2. Defense Wins Championships
Everyone has heard the phrase, “Defense wins championships,” and nowhere is this more evident than in the Alabama football program. With four national championships in the last seven years, it’s safe to say that the Crimson Tide know a thing about winning at a national level – and really big SEC games, too.
Alabama’s defense is a juggernaut, forcing five straight three-and-outs against then-20th ranked USC in the season opener. They held USC and Western Kentucky to a combined total of 16 points compared to Alabama’s combined 90.
Bama’s defense forced four turnovers and racked up seven sacks in the two previous games alone. Those boys don’t just create turnovers, either – they create points off of those turnovers.
Alabama football ranks sixth in the country in total defense, and is second only to Florida in the SEC. Our defensive line is quicker off the line than last year. They are able to drop seven in coverage and will still be able to pressure Ole Miss quarterback Chad Kelly with four up front.
Bama’s defense is savage, and they will not let up his weekend.
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