No. 13 Alabama counting on rushing improvements in opener against East Carolina

Alabama’s Biggest X-Factors Against East Carolina May Surprise You

The Alabama Crimson Tide is just days away from opening the 2026 season against East Carolina, and while plenty of attention will be on new starting quarterback Keelon Russell, the Crimson Tide could ultimately need contributions from two less-heralded players to get off to a strong start. When Alabama takes the field against East Carolina […]

No. 13 Alabama counting on rushing improvements in opener against East Carolina

No. 13 Alabama opens the season at home against East Carolina. Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer chose Keelon Russell to be his quarterback for 2026, giving Alabama its third different starter in as many years.

The formula Alabama football studied to have more explosive runs ahead of 2026 season

Alabama football’s rushing attack was lackluster at best last season. The Crimson Tide finished the season with a run game that was basically non-existent in its last two losses of the season. Alabama ran for -3 yards against Georgia in the SEC Championship when the Bulldogs defeated the Tide and rushed for 23 yards against […]

Alabama vs. East Carolina PREVIEW: Everything You NEED to Know

Alabama football is officially back, and the Crimson Tide will open the 2026 season against East Carolina. In this preview, BamaOnLine host Clint Lamb breaks down everything you need to know before kickoff, including the biggest matchups, players to watch, key questions for Alabama and what we need to see from the Tide in Week 1. Can Alabama make a statement in the season opener? We’ll give our predictions and discuss what a strong performance a…

Saturday Slate: Predicting Alabama vs. East Carolina and other Week 1 matchups

After seven months away, college football is back in full swing. So are midweek predictions.  Here are my Week 1 picks, including Alabama football’s season opener against East Carolina.  East Carolina at No. 13 Alabama: Sept. 5 at 11 a.m. CT on ABC Last season, the Crimson Tide faced a new-look Florida State team to open the year. We know how that game unfolded. East Carolina will also enter 2026 with new faces, as the Pirates signed 22 transfer…