Head coach Kalen DeBoer and the Tide didn’t quite finish the season as they had wanted, losing 38-3 to Indiana in the Rose Bowl on January 1. Now, the focus is on ensuring that Alabama will be ready to improve during the 2026 season.
There are three key factors that tie into making that dream a reality: high school recruiting, transfer portal recruiting and roster retention. Although the Crimson Tide has seen many departures, there are plenty who are ready to return for more.
