BamaOnLine Podcast

What are we buying about Alabama football heading into the season opener against East Carolina? With fall camp officially in the rearview mirror and Week 1 finally here, we’re taking a look at some of the most recent news and rumors surrounding the Crimson Tide and deciding which ones we believe are for real. From Keelon Russell and the Alabama offense to the biggest questions on defense, the offensive line and several players who could be poised for breakout performances, BamaOnLine host Clint Lamb breaks down what he's buying as the Tide gets ready to kick off the 2026 season.

Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb provided a MASSIVE update on five-star freshman running back EJ Crowell ahead of the Crimson Tide’s season opener against East Carolina this weekend. BamaOnLine hosts Clint Lamb and Tim Watts break down what Grubb said about Crowell, what his return means for Alabama’s running back room and how big of a role he could play in the Crimson Tide offense right away. With game week officially here, Alabama continues to get some important answers before taking the field for the first time in 2026.

The praise for Alabama offensive line coach Adrian Klemm continues to pile up, and that could be a VERY big deal for the Crimson Tide heading into the 2026 season. BamaOnLine hosts Clint Lamb and Tim Watts break down the latest comments surrounding Klemm, why players, coaches and more have been so impressed with his impact, and what it could mean for an Alabama offensive line looking to take a major step forward. Could Klemm be one of the most important additions Kalen DeBoer made this offseason? Plus, four-star quarterback commit Trent Seaborn shines in latest performance, and why the latest changes to the NCAA calendar, decided on by the FBS Oversight Committee on Friday, matter so much.

Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack is giving fans a clearer picture of what the Crimson Tide’s pass rush could look like this season. In this video, BamaOnLine host Clint Lamb breaks down Wommack’s latest comments on Alabama’s top pass rushers, which players have separated themselves, and who could emerge as a major difference-maker off the edge. Plus, who else is positioning themselves for a major role on defense this season.

Alabama Football is looking to improve on early downs against the run in Year 3 under defensive coordinator Kane Wommack. As a result, the Crimson Tide put an emphasis on getting bigger and longer upfront this offseason. Did they just reveal a NEW Heavy package during practice on Tuesday though? BamaOnLine host Clint Lamb goes live to discuss. Plus, your questions and comments.

Alabama still has a major question to answer along the offensive line: Who will start at right tackle? With the season approaching, the Crimson Tide have multiple guys competing for the job, but a clear-cut starter has yet to emerge. We break down where the competition stands between Jayvin James and Nick Brooks, what Alabama is looking for at the position and which player has the best chance to ultimately win the starting role.

Alabama has officially made its decision at quarterback, naming Keelon Russell the Crimson Tide’s starting QB for the 2026 season. After a highly competitive battle throughout spring practice and fall camp, Russell has done enough to earn the QB1 job. In this video, BamaOnLine host Clint Lamb breaks down what went into the decision, how Russell separated himself in the competition, what this means for Alabama’s offense under Kalen DeBoer and Ryan Grubb, and what Tide fans should expect from the talented young quarterback this season.

Alabama has wrapped up its final scrimmage of fall camp, and some HUGE nuggets are starting to emerge. In this video, BamaOnLine hosts Clint Lamb and Tim Watts break down the latest intel coming out of the scrimmage, including a key development in the quarterback battle, standouts from the 2026 recruiting cycle and why there's one important area the Crimson Tide showed improvement in on Thursday. With fall camp winding down, the picture is becoming much clearer for Kalen DeBoer and Alabama. Which players are making their move, and what did we learn from the Tide’s final major test before game week? Let’s get into everything we’re hearing.

Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack had plenty to say about the Crimson Tide defense during his latest press conference — and some of his comments were VERY interesting. BamaOnLine host Clint Lamb breaks down the biggest takeaways from Wommack, what he revealed about Alabama’s personnel, where this defense has improved during fall camp and what his comments could tell us about the Tide heading into the 2026 season. With Alabama putting an increased emphasis on getting bigger and more physical up front, there are plenty of reasons to be intrigued by what Wommack’s defense could look like this fall.

Alabama is closing in on its second scrimmage of fall camp, and the competition is only getting more intense. Before the Crimson Tide head back inside Bryant-Denny Stadium, BamaOnLine hosts Clint Lamb and Tim Watts taking stock of the latest developments coming out of practice. Which players are starting to separate themselves? Where are the biggest battles still unfolding? And what should we be watching when Alabama puts everything together in Scrimmage No. 2? We’ll hit on the latest practice observations, personnel developments and other nuggets as Kalen DeBoer’s team moves another step closer to the 2026 season.

The pads were popping, the competition was real and Alabama’s first major test of fall camp provided plenty to talk about. BamaOnLine hosts Clint Lamb and Tim Watts react to everything coming out of the Crimson Tide’s first fall camp scrimmage, from the players who stood out to some of the units that struggled. We also dive into what the scrimmage could mean for Alabama’s depth chart and where Kalen DeBoer’s team still has work to do before the season opener. Which developments from Scrimmage No. 1 matter most? And did anything happen that could change how we view this Alabama team heading into 2026?

Alabama’s first scrimmage of fall camp is here, and there’s a lot riding on what happens inside Bryant-Denny Stadium. With key position battles still taking shape and several young players pushing for bigger roles, this scrimmage could go a long way toward determining how the Crimson Tide’s depth chart looks heading into the 2026 season. BamaOnLine host Clint Lamb breaks down the biggest storylines to watch, which players and position groups have the most to prove, and what Kalen DeBoer and his staff need to learn from Alabama’s first major test of fall camp. Plus, your comments and questions.

We’ve got the latest intel coming out of Alabama football’s fall camp as Kalen DeBoer and the Crimson Tide continue preparations for the 2026 season. In this video, BamaOnLine host Clint Lamb breaks down the newest practice nuggets, players generating buzz, key position battles, potential depth chart movement and everything else we’re hearing from inside Alabama’s fall camp. Which players are making the biggest moves? What should Alabama fans be paying attention to as camp continues? We break it all down.