Pirates Face Crimson Tide Test | Alabama Crimson Tide Football News

Alabama’s 2026 season kicks off with a brutal test as the unranked East Carolina Pirates, riding momentum from their nine-win campaign and Military Bowl victory, head to Bryant-Denny Stadium. Despite coaching changes and being heavy underdogs, ECU brings new firepower led by transfer QB Mitch Griffis and top receiver Brock Spalding — can they pull off the upset? 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/d36108b35fbd5d20