Alabama Football Eyes Bounce Back in 2025 Season
Tuscaloosa, AL – Following a disappointing four-loss season—their first since 2007—Alabama football is gearing up for renewed ambitions in 2025 under head coach Kalen DeBoer. The looming pressure to return to the College Football Playoff (CFP) is palpable after last year’s near-miss, marked by a crucial loss to Oklahoma in November.
Cody Goodwin, an expert from Bama247, joined Bud Elliott’s Cover 3 College Football Summer School to discuss the stakes ahead. Despite last year’s setbacks, optimism surrounds Alabama’s roster, which boasts top-tier talent, including freshman All-American receiver Ryan Williams. With a new offensive leader expected—potential candidates include Austin Mack, Keelon Russell, and Ty Simpson—the Crimson Tide aims to restore their playoff status. Goodwin emphasized, "Gotta make the playoffs… You can’t leave it up to chance."
Historically, Alabama thrived under Nick Saban, making the CFP eight times in ten years. Their absence from the now-expanded 12-team format last season was significant. Looking forward, Alabama carries the third-best odds (+500) for the SEC Championship, as reported by FanDuel Sportsbook.
A player to watch is inside linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green, a transfer from Colorado and a second-team All-Big 12 selection. Hill-Green, praised for his speed and tackling ability, joins an experienced group led by Deontae Lawson and Justin Jefferson, and is poised to make an impact.
Projected to win 9.5 games, Alabama faces a challenging schedule, with their season opener against Florida State seen as crucial. Currently an 11.5-point favorite, the hostile environment in Tallahassee awaits the new quarterback. Success in this tough stretch could determine their playoff ambitions, but as Goodwin noted, "the margin for error has rarely been thinner in Tuscaloosa."
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