Alabama opens camp ranked 11th in preseason coaches poll

Alabama Crimson Tide is ranked 11th in the preseason coaches poll as fall camp begins. This marks the lowest preseason ranking for Alabama since 2008, having been 8th last year and 5th in 2024. Ohio State tops the poll, followed by Oregon and Georgia. Alabama players Zabien Brown and Bray Hubbard are on the preseason Nagurski Trophy watch list. The offensive line features new starters with Michael Carroll, Jackson Lloyd, and Cal Poly transfer Racin Delgatty securing positions. The starting quarterback battle involves second-year freshman Keelon Russell and redshirt junior Austin Mack, with sources indicating Russell may have a slight edge.

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