This could be DeBoer’s secret weapon for Alabama in 2025

With less than two months until the Alabama Crimson Tide open their second season under coach Kalen DeBoer, expectations are sky-high in Tuscaloosa. Year one under DeBoer featured spectacular highs and surprising lows. Alabama opened by defeating No. 1 Georgia and looked the part of a national title contender, only to stumble with a shocking loss to Vanderbilt, finish the regular season with three defeats and suffer an embarrassing bowl-game loss to Michigan. Headed into the second season, expectations are higher on both sides of the ball — and less grace will be offered by fans after defeats.