# Alabama and UAB football conclude fall camp preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/alabama-college-football-fall-camps
> Updated: 2026-08-28T01:02:18.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 7.

Alabama Crimson Tide football programs have progressed through preseason fall training camps, moving through critical scrimmage phases. Following recent defensive line drills and positional development, the team held its second scrimmage on August 20. Defensive coordinator Kane Wommack indicated that decisions regarding the defensive rotation and starters would be finalized following this session, with continued focus on the inside linebacker battle involving transfers Caleb Woodson, Devan Thompkins, and Terrance Green.

On offense, the team has faced challenges with injuries. Senior wide receiver Noah Rodgers and sophomore Lotzeir Brooks are expected to miss time, while running backs AK Dear and EJ Crowell are also sidelined. Despite these absences, head coach Kalen DeBoer has highlighted the emergence of sophomore wide receiver Derek Meadows as a red zone threat and noted the speed of junior Rico Scott. The coaching staff continues to manage a competitive quarterback battle between Austin Mack and Keelon Russell as they approach the September 5 season opener against East Carolina.

Alabama has since concluded its 18th and final practice of fall camp. Regarding roster health, DeBoer noted that Noah Rodgers is participating in drills but will still miss several games as he follows a recovery progression. The team is now shifting focus toward week-one preparations.

Separately, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Blazers held a situational scrimmage at the Legacy Pavilion. Focused on down-and-distance and game-management scenarios, the session saw the UAB defense record 11 sacks, led by Marlin Dean with 3.5 sacks.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Alabama football concludes fall camp ahead of season opener

Alabama football has completed its final fall camp practice and is preparing for its season opener against East Carolina. Coach Kalen DeBoer reported that wide receiver Noah Rogers is progressing through injury

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alabama-football-concludes-fall-camp-ahead-of-season-opener

### 2026-08-23: College football teams UAB and Alabama hold fall camp scrimmages

UAB and Alabama football teams continue fall camp preparations through situational scrimmages and managing roster injuries.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/college-football-teams-uab-and-alabama-hold-fall-camp-scrimmages

### 2026-08-18: Alabama football continues 2026 fall camp preparations

Alabama football continues its 2026 fall camp with a focus on defensive line depth and player development ahead of their upcoming scrimmage and season opener.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alabama-football-continues-2026-fall-camp-preparations

### 2026-08-18: Alabama Crimson Tide football enters critical fall camp scrimmage week

Alabama football enters a decisive week of fall camp, with a key scrimmage this Thursday expected to finalize defensive rotations and progress the competitive quarterback battle.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alabama-defensive-freshmen-on-track-for-early-roles

### 2026-08-15: Alabama college football teams continue preseason fall camp

Alabama football teams, including the Crimson Tide and UAB Blazers, continue preseason fall camp preparations through practices and scrimmages in Alabama.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alabama-college-football-teams-continue-preseason-fall-camp

### 2026-08-09: Alabama college football programs progress through fall camp

Alabama and UAB football programs report high levels of competition and physicality during their opening week of fall camp practices.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alabama-college-football-programs-progress-through-fall-camp

### 2026-08-03: Alabama college football programs kick off fall camp with new transfers and energized roster

Alabama Crimson Tide expects five transfer starters, led by Caleb Woodson, as UAB Blazers launch an energetic fall camp under coach Alex Mortensen.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alabama-college-football-programs-kick-off-fall-camp-with-new-transfers-and-energized-roster

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