# HONEYMOON'S OVER: Kalen DeBoer Faces PRESSURE as Alabama Fans Hungry for Another Tide Championship!

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Podcast: [Locked On SEC – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-sec-daily-college-football-basketball-podcast-854104)
Published: 2026-07-16T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The Alabama Crimson Tide face mounting pressure as Kalen DeBoer enters year three—can the rebuilt offensive line and emerging quarterback, Keelon Russell or Austin Mack, take the Tide back to national championship contention? Defensive standouts Bray Hubbard, Keon Sabb, and Zabien Brown headline a loaded secondary, but major questions surround the running game and new-look front six following heavy transfer activity. Host Chris Gordy and guest Jimmy Stein of Locked On Bama break down must-watch Bama storylines, including Alabama’s evolving roster, the impact of key transfers like Caleb Woodson and Devan Thompkins, and bold predictions for the Tide’s 2026 campaign. Other topics include wide receiver depth, tight end strategy, recruiting challenges in the new era of NIL and roster retention, as well as an inside look at SEC transfer rankings and emerging conference talent. Catch this jam-packed preview of Alabama’s quest for college football dominance.

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