In a harder-than-it-should've-been win over South Carolina, Alabama's defensive issues continued for a third consecutive game. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — This was supposed to be a get-right game.

Alabama is running out of time to fix the defensive lapses. After the loss, UA ranks 99th on KenPom in adjusted defensive efficiency. “If the defense isn’t fixable, we’re not gonna be able ...

It was a disaster last season — Alabama finished 92nd in KenPom in defensive efficiency in ... Well the majority of the issues started at the top of the key. Gonzaga utilized the pick-and ...

Alabama's defensive issues were dismissed last week due to Georgia's second half offensive approach and thanks to the Crimson Tide faithful going home winners. On Saturday against Vanderbilt ...

The Commodores also ran 75 plays, compared to 46 for the Crimson Tide. Both of those stats are so lopsided because Alabama couldn’t get third-down stops. “You know, I mean Vandy was 12-for-18 ...

Saban raised concerns about Alabama’s personnel in the defensive backfield before the season. “I just think the question marks in the secondary, until those get resolved, it’s hard to sort ...

In almost every instance, the Alabama defense was in dime coverage with six defensive backs ... State’s “slider” plays caused issues. Depending on the defense, every player needs to know ...

He played 35 defensive snaps, per PFF, the most of any freshmen, but they all played well, helping secure Alabama's first shutout win since 2022 and handing WKU their first shutout loss since 2012.

The issues were created by schematic ... as he overthrew two targets on deep routes. Saban said Alabama deployed a nickel defense, utilizing eight defensive backs, early on and pivoted to a ...