Alabama Football Wraps Up A-Day Scrimmage

Head coach Kalen DeBoer discusses the team's performance in the annual spring game.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 8:08pm

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A cubist, geometric painting in shades of red, white, and blue, depicting fragmented and overlapping shapes that represent the action and energy of a football game.Alabama's annual A-Day spring scrimmage showcases the team's progress under new head coach Kalen DeBoer, who emphasizes situational play and competitive practice environments.Tuscaloosa Today

The Alabama Crimson Tide football team held its annual A-Day spring scrimmage, giving fans a preview of the upcoming season. Head coach Kalen DeBoer spoke to reporters after the game, highlighting the team's ability to execute situational plays and create competitive scenarios between the offense and defense.

Why it matters

The A-Day scrimmage is a key event for Alabama football, allowing the coaching staff to evaluate player development and team chemistry ahead of the fall season. As a new head coach, DeBoer's comments provide insight into his coaching philosophy and the team's progress under his leadership.

The details

DeBoer noted that it was a 'beautiful day for football' and that the team was able to work through a variety of situational plays and scenarios. He said the back-and-forth between the offense and defense was good to see, as it allowed the coaches to assess how the team orchestrates plays and creates competitive situations.

  • The A-Day spring scrimmage took place on April 11, 2026.

The players

Kalen DeBoer

The head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team, who is entering his second season in that role.

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What they’re saying

“Beautiful day for football. A lot of situational stuff we can get into. It was a good back and forth and you can see how we orchestrate things for the offense and to create situations.”

— Kalen DeBoer, Head Coach

What’s next

The Crimson Tide will continue their offseason training program and preparations for the upcoming 2026 season, which kicks off in September.

The takeaway

Coach DeBoer's comments highlight the team's focus on situational play and creating competitive environments in practice, which will be crucial as Alabama looks to build on its success and compete for a national championship in the coming season.