In his 2023 preseason rankings, Phil Steele has Alabama Football ranked No. 4, behind Georgia, Clemson and Michigan, and one spot ahead of Ohio State. Alabama Crimson Tide fans have nothing to complain about from Steele’s rankings.
First, Steele is as good as anyone and better than most when doing preseason rankings. Secondly, Alabama Football has a tough schedule with games against teams ranked by Steele as No. 9 (LSU); No. 11 (Texas); No. 12 (Texas A&M); No. 19 (Tennessee); No. 26 (Ole Miss) and No. 35 (Kentucky). Thirdly, in week two of the season, Alabama, with a likely unsettled quarterback situation must play No.