Alabama football makes a move in ESPN post-spring top 25 rankings
TL;DR
Alabama football has moved up to No. 16 in ESPN's post-spring top 25 rankings, a five-spot increase since the initial rankings. They are now positioned just below Penn State and above Washington.
Key points
- Alabama football is ranked No. 16 in ESPN's post-spring rankings
- The team moved up five spots since the initial rankings
- Alabama is ranked below Penn State and above Washington
- Georgia, Texas, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, LSU, and Oklahoma rank higher
Alabama football makes a move in ESPN post-spring top 25 rankings
Spring practice wrapped up this week for Alabama football, and the Crimson Tide made a fairly decent move up ESPN's post-spring top 25 rankings.
Alabama jumped to No. 16 in veteran college football reporter Mark Schlabach's rankings, a five-spot rise since ESPN's initial way-too-early 2026 rankings after the College Football Playoff National Championship in January.
The Crimson Tide are ranked one spot below Penn State and one spot ahead of Washington. Alabama's five-spot jump trails only that of the Nittany Lions and the Utah Utes, who each rose seven spots overall. But the Tide also trail quite a few SEC teams in Schlabach's rankings: Georgia, Texas, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, LSU and Oklahoma.
Year 3 is crucial for coach Kalen DeBoer, and Schlabach echoes many a sentiment when he says a third straight four-loss season won't be good enough at Alabama post-Nick Saban.
"Kalen DeBoer's teams went 20-8 in his first two seasons with the Crimson Tide, which might be fine at other FBS programs, but isn't good enough at Alabama. The Tide have to become a more physical and disciplined team in 2026. They ranked 125th in rushing (104.1 yards) and must figure out a way to run the ball. Former NFL assistant Adrian Klemm was hired to coach the offensive line. Keelon Russell and Austin Mack will battle for the quarterback job after Simpson left for the NFL draft. There were heavy losses in the front seven on defense after Lawson, Jefferson, Keenan and Overton turned pro. Special teams miscues were also an issue during the past two seasons." --Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com.
On the quarterback front, Russell sure looked like the favorite to take over for Ty Simpson this fall after his performance in last Saturday's A-Day event in Tuscaloosa. The redshirt freshman completed 21 of his 33 passes for 240 yards and four touchdowns. He threw one interception.
Redshirt junior Austin Mack was 6-of-12 for 101 yards. Mack threw one touchdown and one interception.
Finding a rushing attack -- and the O-line to execute one -- to balance Ryan Grubb's offense and offset some of the pressure on Russell or Mack is tantamount for Alabama's success this season. The Tide ranked second to last in the SEC in rushing yards per game in 2025.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama offensive linemen Jayvin James and Michael Carroll drop to block at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama quarterback Austin Mack throws a pass at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell hands off to running back Daniel Hill at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell dives forward to cover a loose ball at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell runs the ball at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell rolls out and throws a touchdown pass at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama quarterback Austin Mack prepares to take a snap at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell throws a pass at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Daniel Hill (4) runs the ball and is pursued by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Keon Sabb (3) at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Red Morgan (6) breaks up a pass intended for Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Noah Rogers (5) at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide kicker Lorcan Quinn (90) connects for one of several field goals at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker QB Reese (36) breaks away from Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Jayvin James (54) to put pressure on Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Austin Mack (10) at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Cederian Morgan (8) makes a catch for a touchdown at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Cederian Morgan (8) catches a deep pass from Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Keelon Russell (12) at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Cederian Morgan (8) makes a catch for a touchdown at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back AK Dear (0) is driven out of bounds by Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Abduall Sanders Jr. (35) at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams (1) lines up for a play at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams (1) makes a catch as he is defended by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Keon Sabb (3) and Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Ivan Taylor (13) at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Kevin Riley (6) catches a flair pass at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Bray Hubbard (18) wears a towel on his head at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. (21) intercepts a pass at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Jorden Edmonds (16) breaks up a pass intended for Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Rico Scott (7) at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide kicker Conor Talty (31) kicks a field goal at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end Kaleb Edwards (81) makes a catch as he is defended by Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Luke Metz (4) and Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Abduall Sanders Jr. (35).
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; A pass intended for Ryan Williams is broken up by Jireh Edwards at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back TraeââŹâ˘shawn Brown (17) runs the ball at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Isaia Faga (88) gets a cool down on the sidelines at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Desmond Umeozulu (9) breaks away from a block by Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Nick Brooks (71) to pressure Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Keelon Russell (12) at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Defensive back Dijon Lee Jr. intercepts and has a little scrap with receiver Rico Scott at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. (21) intercepts a pass intended for Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Derek Meadows (30) and Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Zyan Gibson (17) is also defending at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back TraeââŹâ˘shawn Brown (17) stiff arms a defender as he runs the ball at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
Apr 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Keelon Russell (12) looks for a receiver during the Alabama A-Day spring football scrimmage game at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama offensive linemen Jayvin James and Michael Carroll drop to block at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama offensive linemen Jayvin James and Michael Carroll drop to block at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama quarterback Austin Mack throws a pass at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell hands off to running back Daniel Hill at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell dives forward to cover a loose ball at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell runs the ball at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell rolls out and throws a touchdown pass at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama quarterback Austin Mack prepares to take a snap at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell throws a pass at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Daniel Hill (4) runs the ball and is pursued by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Keon Sabb (3) at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Red Morgan (6) breaks up a pass intended for Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Noah Rogers (5) at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide kicker Lorcan Quinn (90) connects for one of several field goals at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker QB Reese (36) breaks away from Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Jayvin James (54) to put pressure on Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Austin Mack (10) at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Cederian Morgan (8) makes a catch for a touchdown at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Cederian Morgan (8) catches a deep pass from Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Keelon Russell (12) at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Cederian Morgan (8) makes a catch for a touchdown at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back AK Dear (0) is driven out of bounds by Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Abduall Sanders Jr. (35) at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams (1) lines up for a play at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams (1) makes a catch as he is defended by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Keon Sabb (3) and Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Ivan Taylor (13) at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Kevin Riley (6) catches a flair pass at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Bray Hubbard (18) wears a towel on his head at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. (21) intercepts a pass at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Jorden Edmonds (16) breaks up a pass intended for Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Rico Scott (7) at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide kicker Conor Talty (31) kicks a field goal at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end Kaleb Edwards (81) makes a catch as he is defended by Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Luke Metz (4) and Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Abduall Sanders Jr. (35).
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; A pass intended for Ryan Williams is broken up by Jireh Edwards at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back TraeââŹâ˘shawn Brown (17) runs the ball at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Isaia Faga (88) gets a cool down on the sidelines at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Desmond Umeozulu (9) breaks away from a block by Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Nick Brooks (71) to pressure Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Keelon Russell (12) at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Defensive back Dijon Lee Jr. intercepts and has a little scrap with receiver Rico Scott at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. (21) intercepts a pass intended for Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Derek Meadows (30) and Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Zyan Gibson (17) is also defending at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back TraeââŹâ˘shawn Brown (17) stiff arms a defender as he runs the ball at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
Apr 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Keelon Russell (12) looks for a receiver during the Alabama A-Day spring football scrimmage game at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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Alabama football photos from 2026 A-Day: Keelon Russell and more
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Alabama football schedule 2026
Alabama will open the 2026 college football season against East Carolina on Sept. 5 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Here's a full look at the Crimson Tide's 2026 regular-season schedule.
Kickoff times and TV channel designations have not been announced.
- Sept. 5: vs. East Carolina
- Sept. 12: at Kentucky
- Sept. 19: vs. Florida State
- Sept. 26: vs. South Carolina
- Oct. 3: at Mississippi State
- Oct. 10: vs. Georgia
- Oct. 17: at Tennessee
- Oct. 24: vs. Texas A&M
- Nov. 7: at LSU
- Nov. 14: at Vanderbilt
- Nov. 21: vs. Chattanooga
- Nov. 28: vs. Auburn
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This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Alabama football moves in ESPN post-spring top 25 rankings
Q&A
What is Alabama football's current ranking in ESPN's post-spring top 25?
Alabama football is currently ranked No. 16 in ESPN's post-spring top 25 rankings.
How many spots did Alabama football rise in the rankings?
Alabama football rose five spots in the ESPN post-spring top 25 rankings.
Which teams are ranked just above and below Alabama in the ESPN rankings?
Penn State is ranked just above Alabama at No. 15, while Washington is ranked just below at No. 17.
Which SEC teams are ranked higher than Alabama in the ESPN rankings?
Teams ranked higher than Alabama include Georgia, Texas, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, LSU, and Oklahoma.
