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Dec 31, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer looks on before running onto the field before a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
When the close struck 0:00 at Raymond James Stadium on New Year’s Eve, not only did it mark the end of the ReliaQuest Bowl against the Michigan Wolverines, but it also officially concluded the 2024 season overall for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
With this, it means that year one of the Kalen DeBoer era at Alabama officially ended as well, and when taking an overall look back at what was, it was certainly a season full of up’s-and-down’s in Tuscaloosa.
In all, Alabama finished with their worst overall record since 2007 at 9-4, which included a trio of losses on the road at Vanderbilt, Tennessee, and Oklahoma, as well as the bowl defeat to Michigan. Alabama however also picked up one of college football’s top wins this season over Georgia at home, as well as routed LSU in Baton Rouge in a dominant performance.
However, just how would you grade this season by DeBoer and Alabama? Yes, we know how the on-field product looked, but what year one in other areas?
Let’s take a look at answering that question by handing out some grades for Alabama football in year No. 1 under head coach Kalen DeBoer.
Offensive Performance
Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe scores a touchdown against Auburn during their game last month.
Grade: B-
While there were certainly some struggles down the stretch this season, especially when it came to road games, the numbers offensively for Alabama this season overall were not terrible, making this grade a B-. Yes, there was certainly a lot of room for improvement, but with it having been year one of a new system, Alabama still ranked No. 24 nationally with an average of 33.8 points per game…
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Author : Roll Tide Wire
Publish date : 2025-01-05 10:00:00
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