Alabama retooled with an effective offseason, but is it enough to make the playoff in the face of a tough schedule, with a new starting quarterback?

On the field, results are still a work in progress, but recruiting has been very consistent under DeBoer at Alabama. Per Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett, the Crimson Tide is tied for the most five-star commits in the 2026 class with the Oregon Ducks, who both have four each.