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Kalen DeBoer feels like Alabama's run game is 'close' to breaking out

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Alabama's offense has been dynamic, but could elevate to another level if the running game can get going.

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Ty Simpson has the Alabama passing offense humming. He's been dynamic and cerebral, picking apart defenses over the Crimson Tide's last three games. But Alabama's offense remains pretty one-dimensional.

Saturday against Georgia was actually Alabama's most prolific rushing day against Power Four competition this season - a paltry 117 yards on a 3.1 yards per carry average. The return of Jam Miller didn't spark the run game like some hoped; the problems are bigger than any one player.