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Alabama’s grades after a victory over Western Kentucky to open 2024 season

Alabama RB Justice Haynes (#22) reacts after rushing for an 85-yard touchdown in Crimson Tide's 2024 season opener versus WKU.
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The season opener for Alabama football is in the books.

Kalen DeBoer started his era for the Crimson Tide with a 63-0 victory over Western Kentucky.

RELATED: Former Alabama WR believes Kalen DeBoer is on his way to being a G.O.A.T.

A sellout crowd of over 100,000 packed out Bryant-Denny Stadium to support DeBoer in his first game as a head coach. We saw a lot of good things from Alabama and some aspects that need to be improved. 

In bringing back the grades segment, here are the grades from week one versus the Hilltoppers.

Jalen Milroe: [A]

Jalen Milroe was explosive and efficient, and it did not take a lot for him to show it.

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Stephen M. Smith is the senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.

Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 15 years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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