Alabama football faces playoff pressure after loss to Tennessee
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 1:33 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Alabama football's playoff aspirations are in jeopardy following a 26-10 loss to Tennessee on October 14 at Neyland Stadium. The defeat leaves Alabama with a 5-2 record, meaning every remaining game is crucial for postseason hopes. Coach Kalen DeBoer now faces a season where losing even once more could end those hopes altogether, with matches against Texas A&M, LSU, Vanderbilt, Chattanooga, and Auburn on the schedule. Compounding issues, the team is dealing with injuries to key players, including quarterback Keelon Russell and cornerback Zabien Brown.
- •Alabama's record drops to 5-2 after loss to Tennessee.
- •Next games include Texas A&M and LSU, both critical for playoff chances.
- •Injuries to several key players are affecting team performance.
- •No team with three losses has made the playoff in the past two seasons.
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"Alabama football made the playoff it doesn't want in losing to rival Tennessee. Now every game is an eliminator for Crimson Tide playoff hopes.
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