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August 19, 2026

A New Look for ALFCA & a Lasting Place of Honor

For the first time in more than a decade, the Alabama Football Coaches Association website has received a complete visual redesign. While no new programs or sections have been added, the way our history is presented has been reimagined. Our goal was to create a cleaner, more modern experience while preserving the information and resources that have long served Alabama’s football coaches. Most importantly, we wanted to give greater prominence to the coaches whose achievements represent the...

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August 17, 2026

AHSAA 6A Preseason Football Poll - Opening Games

Here is the AHSAA 6A Preseason Football Poll with last season's record, the date of their opening game and their opponent. Class 6A 1. Thompson 11-3 August 20 (Thurs) @ Central Phenix City (6A) 2. Central-Phenix City 11-2 August 20 (Thurs) vs. Thompson (6A) 3. Auburn 10-3 August 21 vs Hewitt Trussville (6A) 4. Vestavia Hills 8-3 August 20 (Thurs) vs. Parker (5A) 5. Opelika 10-4 August 27 (Thurs) vs Hoover (6A) 6. Hoover 6-5 August 21 vs Muscle Shoals (5A) 6. Spain Park 9-3 August 21...

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August 17, 2026

AHSAA 5A Preseason Football Poll - Opening Games

Here is the AHSAA 5A Preseason Football Poll with last season's record, the date of their opening game and their opponent. Class 5A 1. Clay-Chalkville 15-0 August 28 @ Creekside (Ga) 2. Saraland 13-1 August 21 @ Mary Montgomery (6A) 3. Parker 8-4 August 20 (Thurs) at Vestavia Hills (6A) 4. Benjamin Russell 12-2 August 20 (Thurs) @ Mae Jemison (5A) 5. Muscle Shoals 12-1 August 21 @ Hoover (6A) 6. Pike Road 10-3 August 21 @ Enterprise (6A) 7. Homewood 11-2 August 21 @ John Carroll (AA)...

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