On Tuesday night, the Alabama Crimson Tide will officially open the 2026-27 season at home against Sam Houston.
Entering the season, Alabama is ranked as the nation's No. 18 team, per the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
, while Sam Houston comes into the year unranked. Alabama is also coming off another NCAA Tournament appearance last season at 25-10 overall (13-5 SEC), while Sam Houston missed March Madness at 22-12 (13-7 CUSA).The Crimson Tide are also set to begin year eight of the Nate Oats era, and will do so with a few key players from a year ago back such as Amari Allen and London Jemison. This will also serve as the Alabama debut for a number of talented newcomers such as Jaxon Richardson, Qayden Samuels, and Drew Fielder, among others.
Follow along for real-time updates, highlights, injury news, and much more from Alabama's season opener Tuesday night inside Coleman Coliseum.
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Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Sam Houston Bearkats live updates, analysis
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