Overview
- Kalen DeBoer, entering his second season as Alabama's head coach, is under scrutiny following a 9–4 debut season that included a loss to Vanderbilt for the first time since 1984.
- Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb stated that Ty Simpson would start if Alabama played today, but DeBoer emphasized the quarterback competition remains officially unresolved.
- The departure of Jalen Milroe to the NFL has left a significant void at quarterback, with Simpson, Austin Mack, and Keelon Russell vying for the starting role.
- Defensive coordinator Nick Wommack highlighted adjustments to counter quarterback-heavy rushing offenses, emphasizing the need for structural evolution on defense.
- Alabama's 2025 schedule is one of the toughest in the nation, featuring road games at Florida State and Georgia, as well as matchups with Tennessee, LSU, Auburn, and Oklahoma.