Follow along for live updates of Kalen DeBoer speaking at SEC Media Days in Atlanta ahead of his second season with Alabama football.

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer believes that the Crimson Tide is still an elite threat in the SEC, especially to Texas.

Kalen DeBoer didn’t offer a definitive answer, but he did shed some light on the competition that’s drawing national attention. Speaking Wednesday at SEC Media Days in Atlanta, the second-year Alabama head coach addressed the Crimson Tide’s ongoing quarterback battle,

This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/college/cfb-hq as Ranking college football's surprise teams in 2025, per Phil Steele. With the historic expansion of the College Football Playoff to 12 teams, the race for the national championship has opened up in a way it never has been before.

The rankings made plenty of sense, but I couldn't help but notice that the top eight coaches on the list all work for some of the richest, most well-supported programs in the country. There are some epic pressures associated with leading these programs -- just ask Day -- but there are also major advantages.

There’s something special about a college football mascot that just oozes cool. It’s not just about the costume—it’s the swagger, the tradition, the way they strut onto the field and instantly become the most magnetic figure in the stadium.

Things are starting to get feisty between the Seminoles and Crimson Tide with the season opener only six weeks away.