Hour 2: Is Alabama Closer to a National Title or Irrelevancy?

Hour 2: Is Alabama Closer to a National Title or Irrelevancy?

September 4, 2026 · 38 min

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The episode discusses Alabama Football's current status, the future of Kalen DeBoer, UNC's hiring of Bill Belichick, and Miami's playoff aspirations.

First Take Resumes with a dive into Alabama Football. Is Alabama still a national championship or bust school? How much longer of a leash will they give Kalen DeBoer? Then the crew moves to UNC. Should they be regretting hiring Bill Belichick? How far can Belichick take them this year? Next, in order for Miami to make it back to the College Football Playoff and ultimately win does Darian Mensah have to be a Heisman Candidate? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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