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Alabama Fires Coach Amid Struggles, Eyes 2026 Rebuild

1/24/2026

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The University of Alabama fired offensive line coach Chris Kapilovic after three seasons, following a season in which the rushing attack ranked 129th out of 136 FBS teams.
Ryan Grubb, the team's offensive coordinator, acknowledged a lack of effective run-game strategies.
As Alabama aims to improve in 2026, the program faces stiff competition from Texas, Ole Miss, and LSU, which have strengthened their rosters through the transfer portal.

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Story summary

The University of Alabama fired offensive line coach Chris Kapilovic after three seasons, following a season in which the rushing attack ranked 129th out of 136 FBS teams.
Ryan Grubb, the team's offensive coordinator, acknowledged a lack of effective run-game strategies.
As Alabama aims to improve in 2026, the program faces stiff competition from Texas, Ole Miss, and LSU, which have strengthened their rosters through the transfer portal.