Alabama Signal — October 15, 2026

Alabama Signal — October 15, 2026

Editorial cutoff: October 15, 2026, 9:11 a.m. CT. Public information only.

Today's Signal

Alabama’s Tennessee test is no longer just about replacing Ryan Coleman-Williams. The opening availability report lists Coleman-Williams and starting defensive lineman Terrance Green out, while six-game starting center Racin Delgatty is questionable.

If Delgatty cannot go, On3 expects Mal Waldrep at center. Alabama may need changes at receiver, center and defensive line — not one tidy substitution.

Saturday’s cleanest question is whether Alabama can absorb all three without letting one missing piece expose the next.

Worth Your Time

• Tennessee QB George MacIntyre expected to start vs. Alabama — On3, October 15, 2026. On3 reports MacIntyre is expected to make a second straight start after going 18-of-29 for 247 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions at Arkansas, though Faizon Brandon could still play.
• Game Guide: Ole Miss — Alabama Athletics, October 14, 2026. Alabama’s second preseason game is against Ole Miss tonight at 8 p.m. CT in Birmingham on SEC Network.

What to Watch

• Watch Delgatty’s status in the next availability report. Separately, watch whether Tennessee clarifies how it will use MacIntyre and Brandon before Saturday.

Source Trail

• Initial Availability Report for No. 6 Alabama at No. 14 Tennessee — Tide 100.9, October 14, 2026.
• Initial Availability Report: Two Alabama starters ruled out vs. Tennessee — BamaOnLine / On3, October 14, 2026.
• Injury updates on three Alabama starters to kick off Tennessee week — BamaOnLine / On3, October 12, 2026.
• Tennessee QB George MacIntyre expected to start vs. Alabama — On3, October 15, 2026.
• Game Guide: Ole Miss — Alabama Athletics, October 14, 2026.