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INSIDER: Phil Steele DEFIES Expectations—Alabama Crimson Tide RISES to Number 8 in 2026!

Alabama Crimson Tide land at No. 8 in Phil Steele’s 2026 preseason bowl rankings, sparking debate—is this a fair projection or are the Tide being undervalued? Luke Robinson and Jimmy Stein break down Steele’s surprising numbers, analyze Alabama’s quarterback outlook, and compare the Tide’s standing to powerhouses like Georgia, Notre Dame, Texas, and Ohio State. The duo explores reasons Alabama isn’t dropping off the national map, eyeing Keelon Russell’s potential and the SEC schedule implications. Roster countdown highlights spotlight offensive lineman Javen James and defensive lineman Edric…

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