A New Chapter for Alabama Football
The 2026 season looms on the horizon for the Crimson Tide, bringing with it a blend of optimism and pressure as the program looks to build on a strong finish.
Head coach Kalen DeBoer, now in his third year at the helm, has already begun shaping the roster with a clear vision, following a campaign that delivered an 11‑4 record, a SEC championship game appearance and a first‑round College Football Playoff victory.
On the offensive line, Jackson Lloyd will anchor the left side as the starting left tackle, bringing a blend of size and experience that should stabilize the protection scheme.
In the backfield, Daniel Hill enters as the most seasoned running back, having topped the team in rushing touchdowns last year, and he will be counted on to revitalize a ground game that showed flashes of potential.
The secondary will be led by Bray Hubbard, whose leadership and playmaking ability are expected to tighten a defensive backfield that has been a work in progress.
Adding depth to the defense, Caleb Woodson, a transfer inside linebacker from Virginia Tech, is slated to start and is expected to bring a relentless tackling presence and sideline‑to‑sideline energy.
Perhaps the most scrutinized position is quarterback, where the new starter will face immediate expectations to deliver wins and justify the high hopes that surround the team.