Alabama football is back, and Last Call is breaking down everything surrounding the Crimson Tide’s season opener against East Carolina at Bryant-Denny Stadium. How will Kalen DeBoer, Ryan Grubb and Alabama handle an ECU team coming off a nine-win season and a Military Bowl victory? And with the heat index potentially reaching 110–111 degrees in Tuscaloosa, could the weather become one of the biggest stories of Week 1? The guys dive into the biggest Alabama football questions entering the opener, including Keelon Russell’s first start at quarterback, expectations for the Crimson Tide offense, the competition along the offensive line, Alabama’s running back depth and whether the Tide can establish the physical running game they’ll need once SEC play arrives. They also discuss Alabama’s wide receiver room, the importance of explosive plays in Ryan Grubb’s offense, what the Crimson Tide need to learn from these early-season “tuneup” games and why the first two weeks could be critical before Alabama faces Florida State. Plus, the conversation expands to the biggest controversy in college football: LSU, the SEC and the push to bring former professional players back into college football. Could the ongoing dispute lead to unprecedented action from the SEC? And what does the situation say about the transfer portal, NIL, player movement and the increasingly chaotic free-agency era of college football? 🏈 Topics include: • Alabama vs. East Carolina Week 1 preview • Extreme heat expected at Bryant-Denny Stadium • Keelon Russell’s first start for Alabama • Ryan Grubb and Kalen DeBoer’s quarterback track record • Alabama offensive line competition • Crimson Tide running back injuries and depth • Alabama’s wide receivers and explosive-play potential • Why early-season games matter for roster development • LSU’s battle with the SEC over former pro players • NIL, the transfer portal and college football free agency • How recruiting and transferring have changed across the sport If you’re an Alabama Crimson Tide, SEC or college football fan, make sure to LIKE the video and SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round for more Alabama football analysis, SEC news, college football reaction, interviews and debate throughout the 2026 season. #AlabamaFootball #RollTide #CollegeFootball #SEC #KeelonRussell #CrimsonTide #LastCall SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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