# TIDE POWER: Alabama VIEWERSHIP Stats REVEAL Why College Football Fans Love to HATE-WATCH

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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: 2026-08-19T15:41:46+00:00
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## Resource

Alabama Crimson Tide dominate college football viewership rankings, but are they the nation's most hate-watched team? National media predictions, On3's most-anticipated 2025 matchups, and a deep dive into last year’s most-watched games showcase the Tide’s magnetism—including how their losses to Indiana and Georgia shaped national perception. Riveting rivalries like Alabama-Georgia and the Iron Bowl, plus the phenomenon of “hate watching,” spark debate: does being the sport’s “villain” elevate the Tide’s brand to Death Star levels? Recruiting buzz stays strong with standout names like Bray Hubbard and Xabian Brown in the All-American conversation while Ryan Coleman-Williams’ under-the-radar production challenges critics. The conversation explores Bama’s pipeline of elite high school talent, positional battles, and what to expect from the next generation of stars—including intriguing prospects at quarterback. Can Alabama maintain its powerhouse status as new faces step up, or will the nation’s spotlight fuel even bigger targets for this perennial juggernaut? 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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