No. 5 Alabama breezed through Kalen DeBoer’s debut with a 63-0 victory over Western Kentucky. Jalen Milroe ran for two touchdowns and passed for three more, including scores of 84 and 55 yards to highly touted freshman Ryan Williams.
Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer cheers his team after the first touchdown of the season during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Western Kentucky , Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams and Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe celebrate after Milroe’s touchdown run against Western Kentucky during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
The Crimson Tide rode a cascade of big plays on both sides of the ball to a 42-0 halftime lead in the first game of the season and post-Nick Saban. Justice Haynes scored on an 85-yard run and Jam Miller added a 39-yard touchdown, and Michigan transfer safety Keon Sabb set up two touchdowns with first-quarter interceptions and long returns.
Milroe played less than three quarters, completing 7 of 9 passes for 200 yards and running 10 times for 79. DeBoer replaced Saban, who led Alabama to six national titles in 17 seasons, after leading Washington to the national championship game. Saban and his family were at the game, watching his former team outgain Western Kentucky 600-145.
Alabama left tackle Kadyn Proctor didn’t play after an apparent let arm injury in pre-game warmups. Elijah Pritchett took his place.Western Kentucky: The Hilltoppers, picked to finish second in Conference USA, won’t likely be outgunned that badly the rest of the season. Quarterback TJ Finley was replaced by Caden Veltkamp late in the second quarter.QB Cam Ward rips the Swamp following No.
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