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With the Crimson Tide halfway through fall camp, position battles at quarterback, running back, receiver and defensive spots are intensifying as the team prepares for its season‑opening game against East Carolina on September 5.
A first scrimmage highlighted progress from Alabama’s running backs, including a touchdown by A.K. Dear, while head coach Kalen DeBoer emphasized the need for discipline and depth ahead of the 2026 season.
Alabama’s football program is entering its third season under head coach Kalen DeBoer, with fall camp kicking off in the summer of 2026 as the Crimson Tide prepare for the upcoming campaign.
Alabama’s football program has turned its attention this offseason to the heart of the offense — the offensive line. Head coach Kalen DeBoer has made it clear that improving technique and mobility is a priority, aiming to produce linemen who can meet the rigorous standards of the NFL.
Alabama’s emerging talent Labaron Philon was chosen 22nd overall by the Philadelphia 76ers, while the NCAA implements a five‑year age‑based eligibility framework that could reshape college rosters.
Alabama’s football program announced the addition of Noah Fisher as an assistant tight ends coach for the 2026 season, a move that brings a former standout player back into the fold and signals a strategic refresh of the offense.
Alabama announced the hiring of Noah Fisher, a former player and coach with experience at Louisville, Georgia Southern and several other programs, to lead the development of its tight ends.
After an 11‑win 2025 campaign that returned Alabama to the College Football Playoff, the Crimson Tide enter their third year under Kalen DeBoer with a revamped offensive line and a defense seeking new playmakers. Analysts place them seventh in the SEC, sandwiched between Tennessee and LSU, and predict a season opener against East Carolina on Sept. 5.
The Crimson Tide has landed top quarterback prospects Elijah Haven and Trent Seaborn, along with a cadre of four‑star tight ends and edge rushers, in a recruiting class that emphasizes positional pairings and builds on the legacy of Nick Saban.