The 3-3-5 defense can provide some unique challenges, but there are some areas that Ty Simpson and the Alabama offense should be able to attack and find success.
Mike Norvell overhauled his coaching staff and his roster following last season's disastrous 2-10 campaign. While a lot of the talk is on new offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn, perhaps more importantly, was the hire of Tony White as defensive coordinator.
White spent the last two seasons at Nebraska as the DC and brings a new defensive scheme with him to Florida State.