Alabama has a winning tradition.
Jalen Milroe has improved exponentially. Going into the 2023 season, Milroe was ranked 37th in the Power 5, he is now 9th per CFB Hourglass.
Although Alabama has lost some top talent to the transfer portal, they still rank just above Texas and Georgia in recruiting.
The Tide is ranked fifth in the HG Power 5 power rankings. Kalen Deboer is one of the best football coaches in the country, ranking at 4th in the 2024 HG coaching metrics. Deboer was also able to put Washington in the running for a national championship in 2023.