Alabama football seeks national championship under Kalen DeBoer in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 5:26 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Alabama Crimson Tide, under head coach Kalen DeBoer, enter the 2026 season after a promising 11-win campaign. Despite reaching the College Football Playoff and finishing among the top eight teams, expectations remain high for a national championship. DeBoer's offense has potential, but must improve from last season's performance. The team will navigate competition from strong SEC rivals and a strengthened Big Ten, with key players like quarterbacks Keelon Russell and Austin Mack expected to step up.
- •Alabama finished 2025 with an 11-3 record and a playoff appearance.
- •Kalen DeBoer's coaching tenure in Alabama sees focus on championship success.
- •Team's offensive performance ranked 84th nationally last season.
- •Quarterback competition continues with Keelon Russell and Austin Mack.
- •Crimson Tide faces strong SEC and Big Ten opponents this season.
- 5:26 AMYahoo Sports — Alabama Football Preview 2026: 11 Wins Wasn't Good Enough. It Never Is.
"Kalen DeBoer had a better-than-you-think start. Now his Crimson Tide have to push for the national championship.
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