# ALERT: Alabama Crimson Tide SLEEPER Shocks SEC Media Days—Can Kalen DeBoer Outshine Rivals?

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Podcast: [Locked On Bama - Daily Podcast On Alabama Crimson Tide Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-bama-daily-podcast-on-alabama-crimson-tide-football-basketball-884453)
Published: 2026-07-21T15:45:00+00:00
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## Resource

Is Alabama being underestimated, or could this SEC Media Days mark the return of the Crimson Tide as college football’s biggest sleeper? Luke Robinson and Jimmy Stein dig into the swirling predictions, with Alabama pegged anywhere from 5th to 7th in the league, and question whether national pundits are underrating Keelan Russell’s potential impact under center. As Texas and Georgia dominate early projections, they scrutinize what it means for Alabama’s playoff hopes and whether 9-3 SEC records could now be playoff-worthy. The hosts take a deep dive into player rankings and development, challenging CBS’s take on Arch Manning and spotlighting the rise of Jackson Lloyd as the new anchor on Alabama’s offensive line, replacing first-round pick Caden Proctor. They break down Texas A&M’s intriguing roster, now featuring key former Alabama players like Wilkin Formby and Isaiah Horton, and analyze how A&M’s favorable scheduling—including a pre-Alabama tune-up against the Citadel—could tilt the balance in crucial playoff-deciding games. With SEC parity at an all-time high, the episode delivers sharp insights on player development, transfer portal dynamics, and the unpredictable road ahead for both Alabama and their fiercest SEC foes. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBama?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow the guys on Twitter: https://twitter.com/qb_country?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://twitter.com/lsrobinson21 #Alabama #AlabamaFootball #Bama #crimsontide Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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