Alabama’s Low Preseason Ranking Explained | Alabama Crimson Tide Football News

Alabama’s shocking 13th preseason AP ranking stirs fan outrage—how can a team with elite talent and a Rose Bowl win miss the top 10? But Patrick Dowd breaks it down: QB uncertainty, a shaky offensive line, and just one returning starter explain the drop. With six SEC rivals ahead—including LSU and Oklahoma—doubters are loud, but the season’s young. AK Dear’s injury and unresolved QB battles add fuel... but early rankings don’t tell the whole story. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/08fb71f483c73786