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Alabama Hosts UL Monroe in Home Opener With Run Defense Under the Microscope

Cheap tickets underscore lingering questions about the Tide's form.

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Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) reacts after a play against the Florida State Seminoles during the second half at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images

Overview

  • No. 20 Alabama (0-1) welcomes UL Monroe (1-0) to Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday at 6:45 p.m. CT (7:45 p.m. ET) on SEC Network.
  • Local beat writers predict a comfortable Tide win, casting the game as a statement chance and a home reset for QB Ty Simpson after a 254-yard, two-touchdown debut.
  • Key test looms on the ground as Alabama’s defense that yielded 230 rushing yards to Florida State faces a Warhawks attack that ran for 311 in a 29-0 opener.
  • Injuries remain a factor: WR Ryan Williams is day-to-day in concussion protocol, RB Jam Miller and DL Tim Keenan III are week-to-week, and DL Jeremiah Beaman is out for the season.
  • Secondary-market seats are plentiful, with some listings starting at $10, according to multiple ticket platforms.