“I have a lot of respect for Alabama, coach Saban and the things they have been able to accomplish,” head coach Matt Luke said to open Monday’s press conference. “They’re No. 1 in the country for a reason; the most impressive thing so far is they haven’t turned the ball over yet.”
In the present era, Alabama has dominated the college football scene. Head coach Nick Saban has led the Crimson Tide to four National Championships and was just shy of his fifth last January against Clemson. It’s no secret what a powerhouse program Saban’s Alabama team is, but coach Luke is not afraid to take on that powerhouse.