If Alabama wants to remain the standard of excellence in college football, a key trend from Kalen DeBoer’s first year must be addressed.
The glaring trend was Alabama losing three games it was expected to win—an area where Nick Saban excelled by rarely falling victim to trap games.
In 2024, Alabama football thrived in high-stakes matchups, like the highly anticipated game against Georgia, which lived up to the hype as the Crimson Tide jumped out early, held off the Bulldogs’ comeback, and emerged as a favorite for the National Championship.
Alabama dominated LSU 42-13 in a high-stakes, playoff-implication game and later defeated Auburn 28-14 in a heated Iron Bowl, keeping their slim playoff hopes alive with strong performances in both critical matchups.
Alabama’s losses to Vanderbilt, Tennessee, and Oklahoma came after less-hyped lead-ups compared to other key games, with Vanderbilt following the Georgia win, Tennessee struggling despite its record, and Oklahoma merely aiming for bowl eligibility before upsetting the Tide 24-3.
Alabama’s 2024 season was marked by inconsistency, and Kalen DeBoer’s challenge in his second year is to ensure the team delivers a strong performance every week.
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