Podcast: What Would Make 2026 a Success for the Alabama Crimson Tide?
- Rogers remains out for a longer stretch, while Brooks is considered likely to be available for the opener and the broader injury outlook is trending ahead of schedule.
- Alabama plans to let Russell grow into the starting quarterback role without placing too much on his shoulders in his debut.
- The opener favors Alabama's experience because East Carolina lost 10 offensive starters while the Crimson Tide return a large group of starters.
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