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The Crimson Tide announced their kicking lineup for the upcoming season, highlighting Talty’s proven accuracy and Quinn’s transfer experience, while coach Kalen DeBoer praised the competition.
USA TODAY Sports places Alabama at ninth nationally, ahead of Ole Miss and Texas A&M, as the program navigates quarterback battles, injury recoveries and a demanding SEC schedule.
Alabama Crimson Tide running back AK Dear will be sidelined for an extended period after a lower‑leg injury sustained during fall camp, though the setback is not season‑ending. His absence reshapes the backfield for the opening game against East Carolina.
Alabama’s offensive line is undergoing a transformation under new coach Adrian Klemm, whose demanding yet supportive style emphasizes film study, precise technique and team chemistry as the Crimson Tide prepares for the 2026 season.