Alabama football can define its identity against Southern Mississippi before facing Lane Kiffin.
After a close victory over Florida, Crimson Tide fans want to see dominant play on offense and defense. Offensively, Alabama must establish balanced play-calling with Bill O’Brien. Defensively, Nick Saban will locate some leaders on his young group.
The Golden Eagles will continue the option attack the Gators had. Alabama has yet to have a complete performance, so the matchup at Bryant-Denny Stadium is important. On Friday, yours truly and Patrick Dowd (breaking new reporter) of Touchdown Alabama Magazine provided updates on the Tide and a preview of Southern Mississippi.