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Alabama football roster drops out of top 12 expensive

8/22/2026

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Alabama Crimson Tide football program fell out of the top twelve most expensive rosters.
Alabama’s roster costs sit in the low $30 million range, a level or two below elite spenders.
The decline follows the retirement of legendary head coach Nick Saban, ending the “Nick Saban discount.”
Over Saban’s last three seasons, Alabama spent $19.7 million, less than any SEC program will spend in 2026.

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Story summary

Alabama Crimson Tide football program fell out of the top twelve most expensive rosters.
Alabama’s roster costs sit in the low $30 million range, a level or two below elite spenders.
The decline follows the retirement of legendary head coach Nick Saban, ending the “Nick Saban discount.”
Over Saban’s last three seasons, Alabama spent $19.7 million, less than any SEC program will spend in 2026.