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Alabama football has dropped to No. 12 in the USA TODAY Sports post-spring top 25 rankings. The team will face Texas A&M on October 24, highlighting key player competitions and areas for improvement.
Spring practice concluded earlier this month across college football, and USA TODAY Sports' post-spring rankings see the Alabama Crimson Tide in a different spot than before.
Alabama fell one spot to No. 12 in top 25 rankings by veteran college football analysts Erick Smith and Paul Myerberg, the first batch of rankings released by USA TODAY Sports since its initial way-too-early list the day after the College Football Playoff National Championship in January.
The Crimson Tide are one spot below Texas A&M and one spot ahead of Michigan in the new rankings. Alabama will meet the Aggies in the regular season on Oct. 24 at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Myerberg laid out a few areas that have coach Kalen DeBoer's attention -- if not his concern -- entering his third season in Tuscaloosa:
"The focus of spring practice was the quarterback competition between Austin Mack and Keelon Russell. Mack has more experience in the system, however Russell is more dynamic and shined in the team's spring game. That battle will be one to watch in the fall. Two other areas that has Kalen DeBoer’s attention are improving a dismal running game and getting receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams back to his game-breaking best."
How bad was Alabama's rushing attack last season? The Tide ranked second to last in the SEC in rushing yards per game (104.13), just a whip and a whisker above LSU's 104.0. Daniel Hill was arguably the best back in short-yardage situations last year and is entering his junior season in 2026.
Alabama's front seven, meanwhile, is another concern for DeBoer and defensive coordinator Kane Wommack, Myerberg writes.
Alabama fell one spot to No. 12 due to the evaluations by college football analysts and their performance during spring practice.
The key players in the quarterback competition are Austin Mack, who has more experience, and Keelon Russell, who showed dynamic play during the spring game.
Alabama will meet Texas A&M on October 24 at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the regular season.
Alabama needs to improve its running game and help receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams return to peak performance.

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"The defense returns safeties Bray Hubbard and Keon Sabb but will need more from the front seven. Two key components that emerged were transfers Devan Thompkins (Southern California) and Caleb Woodson (Virginia Tech)."
Ole Miss and Southern California are two teams that jumped Alabama in USA TODAY Sports' post-spring rankings. The Crimson Tide moved ahead of one team, though: Texas Tech. The Red Raiders saw an eight-point drop to No. 15.
The Trojans and Crimson Tide finished with the nation's Nos. 1 and 2 recruiting classes, respectively, for the class of 2026 according to 247Sports.
Oct 11, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; SEC logo seen on a chain marker during the third quarter of the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Florida Gators at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
The SEC had eight teams in the top 25 of USA TODAY Sports' post-spring rankings. Here's a look at which teams were ranked, and where.
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 Trae’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 Trae’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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Trae’shawn Brown (17) runs the ball at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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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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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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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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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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April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Trae’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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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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April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; during the Alabama A Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Alabama will open the 2026 season against East Carolina on Sept. 5 at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Alabama football dips in USA TODAY Sports post-spring top 25 rankings