Alabama football will begin its first season under head coach Kalen DeBoer this weekend with a game against Western Kentucky. It will be the first time in 17 years that someone other than Nick Saban will be leading the Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama is ranked as the No. 5 team in the country and will face the Hilltoppers on Saturday.
Western Kentucky is known for its passing offense, led by quarterback TJ Finley, who will be making his third appearance against Alabama in his collegiate career. Finley had a solid season last year, passing for over 3000 yards and 24 touchdowns. He will have a strong group of receivers to target, including Michael Mathison and Easton Messer.
On defense, the Hilltoppers return key players such as linebacker Kylan Guidry and defensive back Anthony Johnson Jr. They have also added talent from the transfer portal, including linebacker Terreance Ellis. Western Kentucky’s head coach Tyson Helton will be facing Alabama for the first time.
Alabama has a history of success against Western Kentucky, winning all three of their previous matchups. With DeBoer at the helm, the Crimson Tide are expected to dominate this weekend’s game, with a score prediction of Alabama 49, Western Kentucky 10. The team is looking to make a strong statement in DeBoer’s debut, and fans can expect to see a talented group of players take the field.
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