One year of missing the College Football Playoff has second-year coach Kalen DeBoer feeling the pressure to restore the Crimson Tide’s status as one of the nation’s top teams in 2025.

ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) is designed to evaluate team strength and serve as a reliable predictor of a team’s performance throughout the season. According to the FPI, Alabama is ranked as the No. 3 team in the nation, trailing only the Texas Longhorns and the Georgia Bulldogs.

Alabama is a constant focus of college football fans ahead of each season. This year is no different, especially considering it's a must-rebound season for head