About this episode

The episode previews Alabama football's opener against East Carolina and discusses expectations for the team in 2026.

It's finally game week for Alabama football! Crimson Tide legends AJ McCarron and Trent Richardson join Chris Stewart to preview Keelon Russell's first career start. How should Russell approach the opener vs. East Carolina? Why is it critical for this offense to face different situations together in a live game? And what do they want to see from Alabama's defense in Week 1? They also discuss the transition from camp mode to game mode, how the heat will impact this matchup and the status of Alabama's injured players. The guys close the show by defining what success would look like for Alabama in 2026 and opening up the mailbag. What would make this a successful season for the Tide? Drop a comment below! 👇 SUBSCRIBE for more Alabama football insight, analysis and reaction from AJ McCarron, Trent Richardson & Chris Stewart. Chapters (00:00) The Last Weekend Without Bama Football (06:29) Week 1 Is Here! (16:18) Injury Updates (24:23) Keelon Russell's First Start (32:00) How Would AJ Approach Week 1? (35:57) What To Expect From Alabama's Defense (39:15) The Impact of the Heat (42:41) Defining Success for Alabama in 2026 (51:44) Mailbag: AJ on the Kick Six New episodes of THE DYNASTY…

People in this episode

Hosts: AJ McCarron, Trent Richardson, Chris Stewart

Topics covered

• Alabama football preview
• Keelon Russell's first start
• Injury updates
• Defensive expectations
• Success criteria for 2026

Keywords

• Alabama football
• Keelon Russell
• East Carolina
• injury updates
• defense

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Organizations: Alabama Crimson Tide, East Carolina

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