"After back-to-back so-so seasons to start his Alabama tenure, Kalen DeBoer might need to win big this year. The Tide suffered ugly defeats in two of their last three games in 2025, falling 28-7 to Georgia in the SEC championship game and 38-3 to Indiana in a CFP quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl."
"The Tide ranked 125th in rushing (104.1 yards) and 111th in sacks allowed (2.13 per game), which led to DeBoer firing offensive line coach Chris Kapilovic. Former NFL offensive line coach Adrian Klemm was hired to replace him, and Bryan Ellis moved from tight ends to quarterbacks coach."
"If the Tide are going to turn things around, they'll have to run the ball and protect the quarterback in 2026. It won't be easy after four of the team's five starting offensive linemen departed, along with several backups."
As spring football practices commence across the SEC in March, significant changes reshape the conference landscape. Six new head coaches have arrived, with Lane Kiffin's move from Ole Miss to LSU generating particular attention. Alabama faces pressure after consecutive disappointing seasons, including a 28-7 loss to Georgia in the SEC championship and a 38-3 CFP quarterfinal defeat to Indiana. The Tide's offensive struggles, ranking 125th in rushing and 111th in sacks allowed, prompted coaching changes including new offensive line coach Adrian Klemm and receiver coach Derrick Nix. Alabama must rebuild its offensive line after four of five starting linemen departed, creating a critical position of focus for the upcoming season.
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