**Sad News: Alabama Placed at No. 8 in 2025 Preseason Coaches Top 25 Poll, Ruled Out of 2025 Season as Injuries Worsen**

**Sad News: Alabama Placed at No. 8 in 2025 Preseason Coaches Top 25 Poll, Ruled Out of 2025 Season as Injuries Worsen**

In a shocking turn of events, the Alabama Crimson Tide—one of college football’s most dominant programs—has not only been ranked at a surprising No. 8 in the 2025 Preseason Coaches Top 25 Poll, but has also been ruled out of the 2025 season entirely due to a wave of devastating injuries that have plagued the team during preseason training.

This marks an unprecedented low for Alabama under the current leadership. The Crimson Tide, who have long been a staple of the Top 5 and perennial College Football Playoff contenders, now face a year of absence from the field. The news has rocked fans, players, and analysts alike.

Multiple sources from within the program have confirmed that over a dozen key players, including starters on both offense and defense, have suffered season-ending injuries within the past few weeks. The situation reportedly became dire when backup players also began to fall to similar issues, leaving the coaching staff with no viable roster to field a competitive team.

Head Coach Kalen DeBoer, entering just his second season after replacing legendary coach Nick Saban, addressed the media with visible emotion:
*”This is not the way we envisioned this season going. Our players have worked incredibly hard, and to see them go down one after another has been heartbreaking. We have to prioritize their health and safety above everything else.”*

Among the injured are star quarterback Jalen Milroe, standout linebacker Deontae Lawson, and several members of the offensive line. The cumulative toll of injuries has left the Tide unable to meet roster requirements or safely compete at the Division I level.

The NCAA and SEC have both acknowledged Alabama’s situation and granted them a one-year waiver, ruling the team ineligible for the 2025 season but preserving scholarships and eligibility for affected players. Alabama’s official withdrawal from competition is effective immediately.

Fans and commentators are still reeling from the dual blow—first, the surprising drop to No. 8 in the preseason poll, which already suggested concerns about depth and leadership under DeBoer; and now, the full collapse of their 2025 campaign before it even begins. Social media is flooded with reactions ranging from heartbreak to disbelief, while rivals express a mix of concern and sympathy.

The long-term implications remain unclear. Recruitment for 2026 could be impacted, and DeBoer’s tenure, still in its early days, will be tested like never before. Yet, many believe Alabama’s legacy and infrastructure are strong enough to recover.

For now, college football will move on without the Crimson Tide—a void that hasn’t existed in decades. One of the sport’s true powerhouses will be sidelined, forced to regroup, heal, and prepare for a return in 2026.