Overview

• After a 31-17 loss at Florida State, Alabama fell to No. 21 in the AP poll, its lowest ranking in 17 years.
• DeBoer told reporters the Crimson Tide remain a good team capable of "big things," then said on his radio show he is "pissed off" and is demanding more discipline and edge.
• Key injuries for Saturday’s home opener vs. Louisiana‑Monroe include defensive lineman Tim Keenan III and running back Jam Miller being out, with receiver Ryan Williams day-to-day in concussion protocol.
• On3 reported genuine concern among Alabama power brokers over on-field performance, while new details described DeBoer’s buyout as roughly $63 million, dropping near $60 million in December and payable in installments through 2031.
• Nick Saban urged perspective about improvement from Week 1 to Week 2 as criticism from figures such as Mark Ingram and Lou Holtz sharpened, with sideline energy and player accountability drawing scrutiny and TE Josh Cuevas offering a public apology.