Alabama's first SEC game of the 2026 season will come against one of the SEC's six newcomers, Kentucky head coach Will Stein. "I'm very excited to compete in the Southeastern Conference," Stein said at his first SEC Media Days. Stein was previously the offensive coordinator at Oregon, which is now in the Big Ten, before accepting the head coaching job at Kentucky. When asked why he thinks Kentucky can win big, Stein said, "I think because of me, to be honest. The Sportsbook at Pearl River Resort The Sportsbook at Pearl River ResortWyatt Fulton is the Tide 100.9 DME and Brand Manager, primarily covering Alabama Crimson Tide football and men's basketball.