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Fans tailgate near Denny Chimes on the Quad. Alabama and East Carolina fans before the Crimson Tide host the Pirates in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. (Ben Flanagan | bflanagan@al.com)

Alabama and East Carolina fans before the Crimson Tide host the Pirates in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. (Ben Flanagan | bflanagan@al.com)

East Carolina fans on the Quad before the Crimson Tide host the Pirates in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. (Ben Flanagan | bflanagan@al.com)

Alabama and East Carolina fans before the Crimson Tide host the Pirates in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. (Ben Flanagan | bflanagan@al.com)

Alabama and East Carolina fans before the Crimson Tide host the Pirates in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. (Ben Flanagan | bflanagan@al.com)

Fans visit Tuska. Alabama and East Carolina fans before the Crimson Tide host the Pirates in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. (Ben Flanagan | bflanagan@al.com)

Roll Tide Willie (left) with an East Carolina fan on the Strip. Alabama and East Carolina fans before the Crimson Tide host the Pirates in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. (Ben Flanagan | bflanagan@al.com)

Million Dollar Band members after the Elephant Stomp on the Quad. Alabama and East Carolina fans before the Crimson Tide host the Pirates in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. (Ben Flanagan | bflanagan@al.com)

Million Dollar Band percussionist after the Elephant Stomp on the Quad. Alabama and East Carolina fans before the Crimson Tide host the Pirates in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. (Ben Flanagan | bflanagan@al.com)

A Gallettes plastic Yellowhammer cup celebrating a milestone. Alabama and East Carolina fans before the Crimson Tide host the Pirates in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. (Ben Flanagan | bflanagan@al.com)

Alabama and East Carolina fans before the Crimson Tide host the Pirates in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. (Ben Flanagan | bflanagan@al.com)

Fans needed shade wherever they could get it. Alabama and East Carolina fans before the Crimson Tide host the Pirates in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. (Ben Flanagan | bflanagan@al.com)

Roll Tide Willie (left) and friend Chad Horne. Alabama and East Carolina fans before the Crimson Tide host the Pirates in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. (Ben Flanagan | bflanagan@al.com)

Roll Tide Willie (left) and friend Chad Horne. Alabama and East Carolina fans before the Crimson Tide host the Pirates in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. (Ben Flanagan | bflanagan@al.com)

Alabama and East Carolina fans before the Crimson Tide host the Pirates in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. (Ben Flanagan | bflanagan@al.com)

Fans visit the famous Tuscaloosa bar Gallettes. Alabama and East Carolina fans before the Crimson Tide host the Pirates in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. (Ben Flanagan | bflanagan@al.com)

Fans visit Tuska. Alabama and East Carolina fans before the Crimson Tide host the Pirates in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. (Ben Flanagan | bflanagan@al.com)

Alabama and East Carolina fans before the Crimson Tide host the Pirates in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. (Ben Flanagan | bflanagan@al.com)

Fans tailgate near Denny Chimes on the Quad. Alabama and East Carolina fans before the Crimson Tide host the Pirates in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. (Ben Flanagan | bflanagan@al.com)

East Carolina fans on the Quad before the Crimson Tide host the Pirates in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. (Ben Flanagan | bflanagan@al.com)

Anyone who lives in Alabama knows just because a calendar says “September” doesn’t mean fall weather will bother showing up for at least another month.

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