In the first Alabama Football Fall Camp scrimmage, the Crimson Tide offense outshined the defense. Some Alabama fans were both elated and concerned. At that point in the preseason, weren't defenses supposed to be ahead of offenses? Will the Tide's 2025 'Swarm D' correct its weaknesses from last season?
There are reasons for optimism that Alabama can become the SEC's best defense, which would almost automatically make it the best in college football. Coaching continuity and returning player experience bode well for the 2025 Crimson Tide defense. Phil Steele tracks two key defensive stats when measuring player experience.