Is Alabama Football Still Elite…or Are Expectations TOO HIGH?

Is Alabama Football Still Elite… or Are Expectations Broken?

Alabama football fans are fired up—and divided—after how the Crimson Tide finished the 2025 season. Was the frustration justified, or have expectations become unrealistic in the post–Nick Saban era? In this in-depth breakdown, Justin Riley and Johnathan Lewis dive headfirst into the harsh realities facing Alabama football as it transitions under head coach Kalen DeBoer. From embarrassing blowout losses and player regression to position group struggles and a mass exodus of key contributors, nothing is off-limits in this raw and honest discussion.

Did Alabama fans truly expect the machine Nick Saban built to keep rolling without any setbacks? Is national championship contention every single year still a fair expectation in today’s college football landscape? Justin and Johnathan analyze how NIL, the transfer portal, roster retention, and competitive balance have created real disadvantages for Alabama—challenges that didn’t exist at this scale before. They also address growing frustrations with the current coaching staff, development concerns, and whether Crimson Tide fans are demanding more than the program is currently capable of delivering.

This video is a must-watch for Alabama football fans, SEC fans, and college football fans who want an honest conversation about expectations, reality, and where the Crimson Tide truly stands heading into the future.

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This video is hosted by Johnathan Lewis and Justin Riley.

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