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Alabama football schedule
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The gist
Alabama Crimson Tide open 2026 season Sept. 5 vs. East Carolina at 11 a.m. CT. The schedule includes trap games and a new quarterback, making each week critical.
Background
The 2026 Alabama football season is highly anticipated after a playoff appearance and first-round win last year, but a disappointing Rose Bowl loss left questions. With a new quarterback and offensive line, expectations vary. The schedule features key matchups like at Kentucky and at LSU, with analysts predicting a strong record but warning of potential trap games.
How it unfolded
- Aug 30, 2026An outlet warns of Alabama's biggest trap game on the 2026 schedule, highlighting potential pitfalls.
- Sep 1, 2026Week 3 Central Alabama high school football schedule released, showing region play begins, but college schedule also in focus.
- Sep 2, 2026Week 2 Alabama high school football schedule published, but college season opener approaches.
- Sep 3, 2026Al.com publishes game-by-game predictions for Alabama's 2026 season, predicting wins over Kentucky and others.
- Sep 5, 2026Alabama opens season against East Carolina at Bryant-Denny Stadium at 11 a.m. CT, as listed in NCAA TV schedule.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Al.com's Creg Casagrande predicts Alabama will have a better-than-expected record, picking wins in early games.
- Caution
- Roll Tide Wire warns of a potential trap game that could threaten Alabama's CFP hopes.