SEC
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sat, Sept. 5 | 3:30 PM ET | Neutral | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | |
| Week 2 | Sat, Sept. 12 | Time TBD | Home | Jordan-Hare Stadium | |
| Week 3 | Sat, Sept. 19 | 7:00 PM ET | Home | Jordan-Hare Stadium | |
| Week 4 | Sat, Sept. 26 | Time TBD | Home | Jordan-Hare Stadium | |
| Week 5 | Sat, Oct. 3 | Time TBD | Away | Neyland Stadium | |
| Week 7 | Sat, Oct. 17 | Time TBD | Away | Sanford Stadium | |
| Week 8 | Sat, Oct. 24 | 12:00 PM ET | Home | Jordan-Hare Stadium | |
| Week 9 | Sat, Oct. 31 | Time TBD | Away | Vaught-Hemingway Stadium | |
| Week 10 | Sat, Nov. 7 | Time TBD | Home | Jordan-Hare Stadium | |
| Week 11 | Sat, Nov. 14 | Time TBD | Away | Davis Wade Stadium | |
| Week 12 | Sat, Nov. 21 | 3:30 PM ET |
Samford
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Home | Jordan-Hare Stadium |
| Week 13 | Sat, Nov. 28 | Time TBD | Away | Bryant-Denny Stadium |
Preseason projections based on current roster data — updated as rosters change.
Important: RQI represents a calculated floor — the minimum expected roster quality based on returning experience and production. It does not account for player development, incoming recruiting classes, coaching changes, or scheme fit. Teams can and do outperform this baseline.