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Alabama faces significant roster turnover ahead of 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 3:17 AM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Alabama faces significant roster turnover ahead of 2026 season
Summary

Alabama's football team will have less than 50% of its 2025 roster returning as the 2026 season approaches. The defensive backfield remains intact, with players like Zabien Brown and Bray Hubbard emphasizing improved communication. Offensively, Ryan Coleman-Williams is set to adapt to his third quarterback in three years, with a competition between Austin Mack and Keelon Russell for the starting job. Alabama's season opener is on September 5 against East Carolina, followed by an SEC matchup at Kentucky.

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  • •Less than 50% of the 2025 roster returns
  • •Zabien Brown and Bray Hubbard focus on communication
  • •Ryan Coleman-Williams prepares for a new quarterback
  • •Austin Mack and Keelon Russell compete for QB position
  • •Season opener against East Carolina on September 5
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  • 3:17 AMYahoo Sports — Alabama endures major roster turnover from 2025
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Less than 50% of Alabama’s 2025 roster is back with the Tide this season. One group bucking that trend, however, is the defensive back room. “The more time we’ve spent together, we’ve been able to communicate more,” cornerback Zabien Brown said. “You don’t have to spend as much time, you know, […]

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