Three Principal Learnings From Alabama’s Opening Week in 2024
In the best conceivable way, Kalen DeBoer’s first game at Bryant-Denny Stadium ended with the Crimson Tide crushing Western Kentucky 63-0. Jalen Milroe completed 7 of 9 passes with efficiency for 200 yards and 3 passing touchdowns. He also scored 2 touchdowns on the ground. The defense played the swarm defense that defensive coordinator Kane Wommack preaches, stifling a strong Hilltoppers offense. WKU is only Conference USA competition, but Alabama had limited options for demonstrating its dominance. Three things were most noticeable, even though the game was gone at halftime.
Since the end of the previous season and the departure of starters Kool-Aid McKinstry and Terrion Arnold for the NFL, Alabama’s secondary depth has been a hot topic of discussion. Nick Saban demonstrated his judgments and ability to obtain the players he wants with his final recruiting class. Those guys from the 2024 recruiting class were crucial to the outcome of the game on Saturday night. Starting at cornerback, rookie Zabien Brown contributed to the effort that limited T.J. Finley to just 92 throwing yards. However, the bits that rotated were the most noticeable. In the first half, Zay Mincey, Red Morgan, rookie Jaylen Mbakwe, four tackles, a tackle for loss, and a pass breakup were all observed on the field simultaneously.
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