The University of Alabama started its first game of the Kalen DeBoer era with a victory over Western Kentucky.
Alabama’s offense scored 63 points and its defense pitched a shutout at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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Jalen Milroe, a redshirt junior, recorded 200 passing yards, 79 rushing yards, and five total touchdowns. Justice Haynes, Jam Miller, and Daniel Hill each had a rushing touchdown, Ryan Williams had an impressive freshman debut with two touchdowns, and Kendrick Law had a touchdown reception. Coach DeBoer saw his offense total 600 yards and brought excitement to fans.
ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit unveiled his grade for DeBoer’s first offensive showing at Alabama on College Football GameDay.
Honors? A+? These guys looked good 😂@AlabamaFTBL #CollegeGameDay pic.twitter.com/AqgroxkACV
— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) September 7, 2024
“A-plus,” Herbstreit said. “I think considering the pressure, I don’t care who the opponent was, I just thought the execution and some new faces like Ryan Williams emerge, I thought they looked great. I thought Jalen (Milroe) was fantastic.”
Alabama has another opportunity Saturday at a marquee performance on offense.
The Crimson Tide plays South Florida at 6 p.m. CT via ESPN.
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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.
