Alabama

The rating, opened up

Adjusted scoring margin: +26.6 points per game against an average opponent, adjusted for schedule and site and capped so blowouts do not run it up, across 8 games.

Results value: -0.02. Wins weighted by opponent quality and site, with road wins worth more and bad losses punished hardest.

Preseason start: No. 12 in the final 2025 FBS rating, blended with the preseason polls.

How the whole rating works: methodology.

Beyond the rating

Projected No. 6 seed in the 12-team playoff field.

Schedule, results, home stadium, standings, and travel for visiting fans: Alabama at bracketprojections.com →