Alabama Football Holds Losing Record First Time Since 2006 After Season-Opening Loss

Alabama football is facing an unusually challenging start to the 2025 season, having lost its season opener to Florida State and facing the possibility of a third consecutive loss to an unranked opponent for the first time in over 25 years. This difficult stretch has resulted in Alabama dropping 12 spots in the AFCA coaches poll to No. 20, its lowest ranking in a coaches poll since 2008, with the potential to end the program's historic 279 consecutive AP poll ranking streak. Head coach Kalen DeBoer remains optimistic and focused on improving the team's performance as they prepare for their upcoming game against Louisiana-Monroe. However, the program now holds a losing record for the first time since 2006, a situation that has historically led to coaching changes, such as the hiring of Nick Saban nearly two decades ago. Despite the setbacks, both coaches and fans maintain confidence in the team's ability to rebound, emphasizing reassessment and intentional focus moving forward. The upcoming games against Louisiana-Monroe and Wisconsin are seen as critical opportunities for the Crimson Tide to regain momentum before facing tougher competition in SEC play.