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Kalen DeBoer's challenge: Prove Alabama can be great without Nick Saban

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Alabama went just 67-55 in the decade before Nick Saban came to Tuscaloosa and turned the Tide into the winningest machine in college football. It was just 39-41 in SEC play, including three 2-6 seasons. There were losses to Northern Illinois, Southern Miss and Central Florida.

There were still moments for Bear Bryant’s old program — namely, a couple of 10-2 seasons.