Alabama vs. East Carolina: 3 Things Tide Fans NEED to Know Before Week 1

Join this channel to get access to perks: / @tidetalklive Alabama football is officially in game week. The Crimson Tide opens the 2026 season against the East Carolina Pirates, and while Alabama will be a heavy favorite, there are a few things Tide fans need to know before kickoff. In this episode of Tide Talk Live, Stacey Blackwood and Jake Thomas break down three key things Alabama fans should know about East Carolina, including: Blake Harrell's impressive 14-5 record as ECU's head coach The Pirates' new offensive and defensive coordinators ECU's 22 transfer portal additions, including experienced quarterback Mitch Griffis We also discuss whether East Carolina could give Alabama any problems in Week 1 and make our predictions for the matchup. What do you think the final score will be? Let us know in the comments! Don't forget to LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to Tide Talk Live, and turn on notifications for more Alabama football coverage. #AlabamaFootball #RollTide #Alabama #EastCarolina #ECU #TideTalkLive #CollegeFootball #SEC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.