The Tide will face Chattanooga in 2026 following a mutual agreement with the USF Bulls. Alabama has also scheduled a future matchup with Marshall.

The Crimson Tide football program announced Tuesday, Dec. 2 it would move its 2026 meeting with the Bulls to 2032 and replace the game with one against Chattanooga. Alabama signed a three-game contract with South Florida on April 4, 2019. The Crimson Tide beat the Bulls in each of the first two meetings in 2023 and 2024.

Alabama football has to do something difficult on Saturday. The Crimson Tide will face Georgia in the SEC championship game, meaning it must beat Kirby Smart’s Bulldogs twice in the same season.

The Crimson Tide have adjusted their non-conference football schedule.

As early signing day nears, what are some needs for Alabama football in its 2026 class? Here's what you need to know.

Alabama has a playoff resumé. The Crimson Tide has wins over three teams that were ranked in the committee's latest rankings and finished as the No. 1 seed in the toughest conference in college football. The SEC will get at least four teams in the CFP and possibly five depending on what happens next weekend.

Update your calendars for the next few years. Alabama football has made some schedule changes. The Crimson Tide and South Florida “mutually agreed” to move the 2026 game to 2032, UA announced Tuesday.