REVEALED: Why Florida State and Auburn Could DERAIL Alabama Crimson Tide’s Playoff Hopes

Alabama Crimson Tide brace for a season-defining gauntlet as Luke Robinson and Jimmy Stein reveal the top five toughest opponents on the 2026 schedule. From Florida State and Auburn’s high-stakes psychological tests to road showdowns with Tennessee and LSU, every matchup brings its own twist. Texas A&M emerges as a potential playoff gatekeeper, while rising stars like Dylan Stewart and Nick Harbor make South Carolina a dark horse threat. Jimmy Stein breaks down the impact of new recruiting rules, forecasting a smaller but higher-quality class for Alabama, and spotlights quarterback prospects like Jett Tamala and Keelum Russell. The hosts debate the significance of the NIL era, rising portal activity, and how roster management could affect the Crimson Tide’s playoff trajectory. Can Alabama’s depth, coaching, and smart recruiting keep them at the pinnacle of college football, even as chaos swirls around the NIL landscape? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.