Nobody expected Alabama to stumble right away. But Kalen DeBoer’s second year quickly soured with a 31-17 loss to Florida State, revealing cracks in both offense and defense. The Tide appeared sluggish, undisciplined, and far from the championship form fans expect. Now, DeBoer is taking no chances. With Louisiana-Monroe visiting Tuscaloosa in Week 2, Alabama has a prime opportunity to regroup, integrate new players into larger roles, and demonstrate that competition and accountability boost performance.

The season-opening loss to Florida State underscored the disparity between the offense and defense. While the Crimson Tide rotated over 20 players on defense, the starting offensive line remained untouched. Head coach Kalen DeBoer clearly seeks better balance, and this week’s game agains

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