After the humbling loss to Florida State in their season opener, Alabama and Coach Kalen DeBoer desperately needed a breather. That breather came in the form of a commanding 73-0 win over UL Monroe. But make no mistake, while the dominant victory felt like a much-needed reset, it wasn’t a cause for celebration or complacency inside the Crimson Tide camp. Kalen DeBoer praised the team’s relentless effort, saying everyone executed from snap to whistle for the whole game. Quarterback Ty Simpson was flawless. He scored three touchdowns, securing his first career win as a starter.

The defense responded too, smothering ULM into just 148 total yards and forcing turnovers. But while the dominant score stands out, this game wasn’t Alabama’s absolute best. Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernar

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