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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

  1. Aug 30, 2026An outlet warns of Alabama's biggest trap game on the 2026 schedule, highlighting potential pitfalls.
  2. Sep 1, 2026Week 3 Central Alabama high school football schedule released, showing region play begins, but college schedule also in focus.
  3. Sep 2, 2026Week 2 Alabama high school football schedule published, but college season opener approaches.
  4. Sep 3, 2026Al.com publishes game-by-game predictions for Alabama's 2026 season, predicting wins over Kentucky and others.
  5. 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.

Sources

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