With Nick Saban stepping down as head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide, concerns about the team’s defense in the upcoming 2024 season have arisen. However, the new head coach, Kalen DeBoer, brings a strong offensive coaching background and appears ready to lead this talented roster to the College Football Playoffs and contend for a national championship.
DeBoer may not have the same defensive coaching prowess as Saban, but he has assembled a coaching staff and roster capable of maintaining Alabama’s reputation for a dominant defense. EA Sports recently unveiled rankings for the top 25 teams on both offense and defense in its upcoming video game, EA Sports College Football 25. Alabama’s offense ranks slightly higher than its defense, but the Crimson Tide still secures a spot in the top five for both categories.
On defense, Alabama is awarded an overall ranking of 90, placing them at No. 4 behind Ohio State, Georgia, and Oregon. Roll Tide Wire will continue to provide coverage of Alabama football news leading up to the 2024 college football season. Stay tuned for updates by following @RollTideWire on social media or visiting our website to keep up with the latest news, notes, and opinions on Alabama football. You can also follow AJ Spurr on Twitter @SpurrFM.
