# Alabama 2026 Season Preview

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Podcast: [Highway To Hoover](https://stenobird.com/podcast/highway-to-hoover-6017199)
Published: 2026-02-06T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge continue to preview the 2026 SEC season with our preview episode on Alabama. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgment 00:42 Alabama Crimson Tide: Program Overview 02:53 Key Players to Watch 04:53 Impact of Sam Christiansen's Injury 10:42 Pitching Staff Analysis 18:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Highway To Hoover is brought to you by  Academy Sports + Outdoors —your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at  Academy.com  and get ready to play ball! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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