It’s been a long time since Alabama has lost a season opener.
20 years if you want to be exact.
It’s also been an even longer time since Miami defeated Alabama in any capacity. But if there was any version of the team head coach Manny Diaz would prefer to lead its season off in what appears to be the height of the Nick Saban dynasty, its this one.
Coming off of a national championship win in 2020, the Crimson Tide are tasked to replace its quarterback, leading receiver, leading rusher along with three offensive linemen.