The Alabama Crimson Tide: The Standard of Excellence A program that doesn't rebuild, it reloads As of February 20, 2026, the Alabama Crimson Tide is officially in the "Post-Saban" era, and the results under Kalen DeBoer have kept Tuscaloosa as the epicenter of the sport. While critics wondered if the "Bama Standard" would dip after the GOAT retired, the 2025 season proved otherwise. Alabama marched to an 11–4 record, secured a spot in the SEC Championship, and advanced to the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals (Rose Bowl). The 2025 campaign was defined by offensive explosive power led by QB Ty Simpson and freshman phenom Ryan Williams. After a regular-season statement win over Georgia, Bama stumbled in the SEC Title game but bounced back to knock out Oklahoma in the CFP First Round. Although their season ended in a tough Rose Bowl loss to Indiana, the Tide finished ranked No. 9 in the nation, proving they are still a permanent fixture in the title hunt. Can Kalen DeBoer deliver...