**Alabama roundup: Philon debuts, CFP dates set, and the sim says what about the season?** • **LaBaron Philon** turned heads in his NBA Summer League debut, showing the skills that made him an Alabama standout • **Another former Bama All-American** is locked in and ready to make noise as Summer League continues • **EA Sports College Football 27** simmed the Alabama season — results may surprise (or comfort) you • **Alabama State** checks in at No. 4 in the initial BCFP rankings, a strong early-season signal for the Hornets • **CFP announces** quarterfinal and semifinal dates for 2028–2031, giving fans the playoff calendar years in advance • **On3 projects** Alabama's 2026 starting offense in a full player draft breakdown worth bookmarking now *Watch: How Philon builds on his Summer League debut as he fights for a roster spot.* The lineup's set. Drop in.