Josh Pate's Alabama Win-Loss Prediction + Big Questions (Late Kick Cut)

Alabama Football under Kalen DeBoer is heading into the 2024 College Football season with a ton of promise and high expectation. On Late Kick Live Ep 540 Josh Pate offered up his Alabama predictions including best, worst, and most likely record scenarios along with team strengths and biggest questions. How will Jalen Milroe and some transfer pieces look on offense? Will the Tide DBs live up to the standard in Tuscaloosa? Let us know what you think in the comments below and be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the channel and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!
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[@JoshPateCFB]

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[@spicyjuniormint]

I’m not even a Bama fan, but Bama is always going to be Bama.

[@cane870]

You must be young to say that.

[@JAaronMattox]

@@cane870 YOU must be young to say THAT

[@gregjones7045]

@@cane870You must be naive to say that. Even in Bama’s darkest days they played their asses off.

[@VainRain69]

I started watching the year before Saban got there. I was 12. We SUCKED. We still somewhat sucked Sabans first year. We thought we'd be better than that season in 08 but none of us thought we'd go from 7-6 to 12-2 and nearly beating Florida in the SEC championship that season. I remember that Georgia game vividly and how shocking it was for both fanbases to see how big of a jump Alabama had actually made from year 1 to year 2.

[@joshberry66]

@@cane870bama been winning natty’s for 100 years now. Literally. Their first was in the 1920’s.

[@TopNochSmoker]

Bama fan checking in. I haven’t been this excited to see my boys play in about 4-5 years. RTR 🏈🐘

[@Rolltide404]

Jalen will take a nice step forward, the LB core will be ferocious, the WR room will shock the world and the Tide will Roll!!!

[@robertd9850]

The WR's won't "shock" anyone, let alone the world, most of which will not be watching. Pleasantly surprise fans maybe but not shock.

[@LoveAllWomen]

@@robertd9850I get what you're saying, but don't underestimate what Jamarcus Shepherd, behind an offensive-minded head coach, can do leading these wide receivers and tight ends...especially if the offensive line lives up to its potential. And especially if the run game, with Jalen, keeps the defense honest enough to sneak in some big plays down the field. Any other season, I would've said yeah, "Pleasantly surprise, at best". But this year will be drastically different, especially offensively...or at least it should be. I am thinking, Washington Huskies on steroids, with a significantly better defense. I'll take that.

[@robertd9850]

@@LoveAllWomen Washington Huskies on steroids is a very good way to put it and I expect the players to be better coached than last year. WA was mostly 3 stars with a few 4 stars thrown in but made it to the playoffs. The only explanation for that is coaching. That said, I cringe when I hear people say something in sports will "shock the world" as though people in Zimbabwe or Brazil or Thailand were glued to their TV's watching Bama games. Prolly not.

[@Rollheels91]

​@@robertd9850incorrect

[@AlphaDwg]

The only question for Bama is the secondary and that is only because of experience not talent. 10-2 but 11-1 or even 12-0 wouldn't surprise me. This roster is loaded from top to bottom. Saban left behind a mansion with a 5 car garage with only a couple Ferraris missing for DeBoer to move in to. 9-3 is the absolute floor 12-0 is the ceiling 10-2 seems fair.

[@teddy.d174]

Yeah for sure and Kalen Deboer is a fantastic coach. I don’t see much of a drop off. KD should have them in the mix every season.

[@xeverlastingxchaosx9679]

No. Got more questions to answer than some positional groups..But since we are talking about position groups .WR unit as well..None of your WRs are 1st and 2nd round talent. Kobe Prentice Kendrick Law ain't done squat and they have been there since 2021. Lol

[@teddy.d174]

@@xeverlastingxchaosx9679 Your argument is irrelevant. You don’t need premier wide receiver talent to win.

[@rdhodges30]

@@xeverlastingxchaosx9679damn bro are you a draft analyst? Well respected coach or talent evaluator? I didn’t know you knew these things. And here I was thinking you were some retard commenting on here about something you know nothing about. Wow, what an honor to read what you have to comment on here!

[@JAaronMattox]

@@xeverlastingxchaosx9679 Law and Prentice were class of 2022, so I’m guessing you don’t actually know much at all about Bama’s WR core. I’d be willing to bet they end up with multiple 1-2 round picks out of that group

[@austincapps4381]

Vols fan here. I think the Third Saturday in October will be more competitive, but I think Bama still does Bama things. 10-2, with a loss to Georgia and either a loss to UT, Oklahoma, or Auburn. The Tide aren’t going away any time soon, as much as I wish they would.

[@skipgumphrey9579]

That’s fair Austin. Isn’t the 3RD Saturday a TON more fun when it’s competitive ?!?! I for one am glad Coach Heupel decided to go to Knoxville… RTR

[@JTWaters68]

Bama fan here and I actually agree with this take. Think we will lose 2 games, probably a combination of Georgia, Tennessee, or Oklahoma. We are not losing to Auburn in BDS

[@austincapps4381]

@@JTWaters68 Fair point about the Auburn game. The Iron Bowl is always must watch because of the rowdiness of the teams and fans. Hope your boys stay healthy and play good ball, just not against my Vols lol.

[@austincapps4381]

@@skipgumphrey9579 I’m a 90’s baby, so I never got to experience the best of the UT-Bama rivalry. If we can get more games like 2022 where it comes down to the last snap I’ll be more than happy. Good luck to your boys this year!

[@skipgumphrey9579]

Child of the 60s here Austin, so yes it can certainly alter the perspective lol 😝 If you ever have time, look back through the older games. Obviously the footage quality is nothing like we enjoy today, but some of those games were just epic ! Some felt like it was all defensive. I’m sure you didn’t care for the 17 games in a row that we won, but I remember a stretch of 10 in a row that y’all had if I remember correctly. Regardless, it appears that y’all have the right person for the job now and great talent at QB so there should be plenty of competition for us fans to enjoy ! Best of luck to y’all as well… RTR

[@s.k.1452]

BTW - This is the best coaching staff from top to bottom Bama has had since Saban's early staffs...

[@jarock89f90]

Since 2020*....his best staffs were in the 20teens. That 2015 staff for example is probably the best in history. Sark saved us in 2020 from Pete Golding's failures but after he left you are 100% correct. The staff never recovered

[@dragonsurge1]

@@s.k.1452 it’s better than the last 3 years but not the ones before that

[@darnellrtr252]

For me the season comes down to the Georgia game. How we play in that game will determine a lot for how the rest of the season goes. RTR

[@alabamamanus1]

I agree with you. However, the Georgia game is early in the season. I think a loss here wouldn't be that bad, it actually may help, but I think it'll tell us more than the previous games simply because of Georgia's talent. Our secondary is what is questionable.

[@darnellrtr252]

@@alabamamanus1 yep kind of like the Texas game last year. We used that game to create LANK which brought the team together.

[@gabrielknight2964]

I agree. Win in week 5 and it will change everything

[@darnellrtr252]

@@gabrielknight2964 yep

[@keithkillingsworth5674]

No worries with the leg humpers !!

[@williamquick5041]

Undefeated won't lose a game, National Champions !!! "2024" Roll Tide Roll

[@WarNvrChanges]

It’s not always about the talent you have on your roster, it’s about how effectively you’re able to use that talent. I think Alabama has plenty of talent on their roster but the biggest question is how well will this team gel? What will the team chemistry look like? How well will they adapt to the new systems put in place? Will they stay healthy enough throughout the season to have the necessary depth at key positions? Those are questions we just won’t know the answer to until we’ve seen them play a few games.

[@vesey1585]

I'll take 10-2 and a top 3 recruiting class. I do believe that stretch mentioned with LSU and OU gets us for sure, but a 10-2 Bama team makes the playoffs, and that's all that matters.

[@Scorpio_1974]

The way I see it him to beat #1 Georgia says it all...I don't care what anybody says! Georgia had a damn good team & we beat the best #1 in the country with our Alabama QB. Last year at the start of the season indeed we was terrible then Jalen started to calm down & got focused. I was impressed of what he started doing. The shocking throw in the endzone at Auburn said it all to me...

[@robertd9850]

I think the 10-2 prediction is accurate however, Deboer has won with 3 and 4 star players, now he has 4 and 5 star players. He may be better than anyone, including Saban, at getting the most out of players. Saban didn't have to because he always had the best players. Plus, fixing that snapping problem alone will make a huge difference.

[@justinlafever5653]

You’re about to find out y’all never had a “snapping problem.” Y’all had (and still have) a QB problem. Y’all only think it was a snapping problem because of 1 bad snap at the worst time to have a bad snap. Y’all are about to find out Milroe is to Bama what Joe Milton was to Tennessee. We’ll be waiting for you on the Third Saturday. Y’all are about to meet Nico! 😉 GBO!!!! 🍊

[@drewsharer6576]

@@justinlafever5653yeah you apparently don’t know ball 😂 the center last year struggled all season with snaps, and yeah y’all won one time at Neyland and think you’re can compete with bama on a normal basis 😂 y’all probably get blown out like usual

[@curtisoeser5133]

My question is will he be able to continue his impressive record in the SEC. Time will tell.

[@gabrielknight2964]

​@@justinlafever5653LMMFAO

[@ravanalti3740]

@@justinlafever5653it’s painfully obvious you only watched two Alabama games last year. There was at least 15 or more off target snaps each game.

[@sstewart44]

I'm.a hardcore BAMA fan, last year in the preseason all the talk was how the O-line was the strength of the team and it was horrible until the last few games. I 🙏 this years O-line is our strength! Roll Tide 🐘!

[@Marktastik86]

I believe Alabama will finally have a 15 win season and win the national championship unless we have injuries or bad officiating go against us. RTR

[@cane870]

Man you sum up the stupidity of the bama fanbase really well

[@dave4AL]

@@cane870 let people have hope

[@KingBrian93]

😂😂

[@Fulcrum205]

Just getting rid of Tommy Rees is worth a 20% jump in offensive production

[@gregskipworth4533]

11-1 or 10-2 most would be able to live with that

[@JAaronMattox]

I believe we already saw a “Saban drop-off.” Bama’s been undisciplined for years, defense has been mediocre, team never played up to their potential in 2022 and wasn’t even ready for the start of the season in 2023. 2023 coaching staff was the worst since 2007 and Bama is currently on the longest national championship drought since Saban got there. However the recruiting never dropped off and DeBoer managed to keep a lot of them and seems to be recruiting better than anyone thought he would. A drop off this year would be from the coaching transition learning curve

[@justinbecker3340]

You are spot on with your comments and obviously a real fan and a real follower of the team, not just a rah rah cheerleader. They have underperformed the last 2 years and are VERY lucky to have records as good as they were. The last 2 years, Alabama was NOT as good as their record. Very astute of you to feel the same.

[@alabamamanus1]

@@JAaronMattox Yeah, I’ve noticed that the last few years. Our defense has been questionable but because the offense was clicking most “fans” weren’t noticing this.

[@jasondelgado-yg5mj]

No doubt! I don’t think it falls all on Coach Saban. I think it had to do, mostly, with the turnover on coaching assistants.

[@h.b.9879]

Yessir, thanks for the objective analysis. Saban had to pull back some to avoid losing coaches and the lack of team discipline with complacency started in 2019. This whole coaching staff is the best since 2018....a sneaky 11-1 is my prediction.

[@cane870]

“Recruiting never dropped off” yeah what about the recruits who hit the road from Bama for Miami and UCF? Keep coping for a coach who hasn’t proven himself yet, it’s hilarious.

[@ronniemoore2756]

Great objective takes today, I think coaching is the primary point, roster wise they can compete with anyone, no injuries and top notch coaching 👍 u better look out, it's going to be interesting but I got my popcorn ready 4sho RTR

[@matthewflakes1481]

I’m a Bama fan, and not one that was born in the 2009. I’m an 80s baby and I’ve seen really good and really bad. Their is excitement around the program right now. Preparation might not be what it used to be, but in game coaching should be a lot more aggressive.

[@crimsonkings205]

Agreed.

[@SuthrnRed]

I believe DeBoer was made for this new era of CFB. BAMA probably not looking exactly the same this season but I trust where Kalen is taking our game. He knows how to WIN 💪🔥🐘 RTR4LIFE

[@PatrickTrotter-q2t]

Preparation not what it use to be??

[@Hashsquatch]

Same. I’ve lived through it all. I think the team will look completely different, but we will still compete for championships. RTR🎉🎉

[@SuthrnRed]

@@Hashsquatch FACTS

[@jesusisking8471]

I think you are accurate with your assessment. You know ball JP. Roll Tide

[@gabrielknight2964]

I really believe that Bama will surprise the college football world. It's talent on the defense. If the front 7 gets pressure and stop the run. The secondary will feast

[@cane870]

The secondary has question marks all over it what are you talking about

[@gabrielknight2964]

@cane870 you didn't understand what I said. Meaning If the front 7 do their job. You want have to worry about the secondary. Plus the secondary is practicing against an offense that will have them ready for what ever

[@WarNvrChanges]

You’d see Bama haters across the nation rejoicing if Bama went 7-5 this season. As a lifelong Alabama fan who’s been around long enough to see Alabama throughout its lows and its highs I’ll say this year is one of the biggest unknowns as far as predicting what Alabamas eventual Win / loss record will be. There’s just been such a drastic change that it’s hard to see Alabama not at least go through some kind of transitional period here. I’d personally be more than happy if they were able to make the 12 team playoff in Deboers first season. Even if they didn’t make it to the final 4 I’d be happy. But with that said I still have a hard time seeing them lose more than 3 to 4 games in the regular season. I think Georgia will be a loss, but then again Alabama seems to have their number every year regardless of their situation. Like I said, it’s going to be an interesting season. Roll Tide!!!

[@christinasteele8839]

Everyone thought Georgia was going to be a loss last year, but that’s not how it worked out.

[@s.k.1452]

This offense will be just really good or unstoppable depending on one factor..... Unstoppable if - Milroe runs with the ball when he needs to run.... see the LSU game for a reference.... or just really Good if he is gonna try to "prove" that he can be a pocket passer and ends up taking sacks or forcing balls into coverage. Formula = Quick primary, then secondary reads, then dump to RB or run - that's it... Do not stay in the pocket for 6 seconds... YOU RUN A 4.4 dude!! Sacks should be rare!!! He needs to accept his skillset and use it!!!

[@frankycook7759]

From harris county to harris county. Wonderful prediction. Alabama gonna be just fine. Roll tide

[@BAMAMADEMG]

We going to be fine like always machine gone keep on rolling rolll tiidddee 🔴🐘⚪️

[@johnathantroxtel1502]

LOL I said the same thing about Jalen Milroe, SHHHHEEESSSHHHH, the backlash I heard!! Tell 'EM Josh Pate!

[@gavinmickwee8853]

I hate to say it, but Bama will have a better coaching staff this year, then they had last 5 years. Bama really had had a coaching problem both offense and defense. Penalties, blocking, and bad snaps are all fundamental football. Problems a division 1 school at that level should not have ( not all 3 at least). I honestly think people are going to be suprised, Bama will be harder to beat with wide open offense.

[@samshields1116]

9+ sounds like a good prediction. I mean I think it depends on Milroe. Penix threw almost 600 passes last year, while Milroe almost threw for 300. I’m not saying Milroe isn’t capable, because he showed that he is last season, but idk if he can be that consistent to be throwing for that amount of passes.

[@koldblood1337]

That uga game is gonna be insane. Winner pretty much locks up a playoff spot

[@codyhigdon2013]

I don't know what our final record will be at season's end, I don't think anyone does, but I don't think it will be to shabby by any means! Kalen DeBoer has won everywhere he has been, and he has definitely never had a team as talented as he will have here at Alabama. I'm not saying he will be Nick Saban because we all know there is only one Nick, but I don't believe for a minute that the wheels are just gonna fall off and the engine is gonna blow up and we are gonna be like we was in the Mike Shula days LOL! The season is right around the corner and I'm ready for it just like I always am! ROLL TIDE!!! 🌊 🌊 🐘 🏈 🐘 ❤

[@tacticalmattfoley]

High level secondary play takes a minute to develop. That's the issue.....

[@timothyf7621]

Saban's first Alabama team finished 7-6 in 2007. Overall, the teams on this year's schedule and this Alabama edition are better than 2007. The talent level, mindset, and facilities are much better now than when Saban arrived. DeBoer is a proven coach. But, with all that said, I believe that after year three... DeBoer's record could be at the same point or a little less. When Saban came to Alabama, the SEC was not as strong as it is now. He forced the Conference to become better. I'm not saying that the SEC was weak... but it wasn't the monster it is now. I am an Alabama fan! I have been one since the early 60's. But I am realistic. We've seen the greatest Coach in history. DeBoer is a great coach in his own right. But if Bama fans think that what we had, during Saban's reign, will continue - not missing a beat...WRONG! I believe there are only a handful of Coaches, right now, that could match Saban's Dynasty. Three of them were coaches under Saban. Kirby has the best chance currently. But he has to prove he can maintain the year-in and year-out "DRIVE" and consistency. That was Saban's secret! His foot STAYED on the gas! It will be a fun year. But please, fellow Bama fans, be realistic! There will be some growing pains! I think 3 losses are possible... with the schedule, a new coach, a new system, and a much better Conference... ahead of this 2024-25 Bama edition.

[@oscarnoll448]

I'd love a segment ranking head coaches. You guys have Kirby at #1 and Deboer at #3. Im curious who you have at #2 and who all are in the top 15-20. My apologies if this segment has been done and im forgetting about. You guys maintain the best cfb show by far!

[@RT22-pb2pp]

All feelings not analytical thoughts

[@oscarnoll448]

@RT22-pb2pp what is the line between feelings and analytical thoughts? There is an argument to be made that +90% of sports talk is based on feelings, especially in the (whisper* off season). Either way, im watching to hear how they feel about stuff, including coaches rankings. Feelings are informed by analytical thought and vice versa.

[@jeremygregory7178]

If milroe got better than I’d expect 11 or 12 wins.

[@greenman5255]

9-3...you're welcome.

[@llllll-ux2lz]

Il all for high scoring offense but the DEFENSE is key and a must!

[@davealmighty9638]

We will all know whats up after the the Georgia vs. ALABAMA game. We will probably see another rematch during the SEC game. Then you have a 12 team playoff. Its gonna take a lot to keep Bama from the playoffs.

[@gingobellz4800]

10-2 is a playoff team. 9-3 Texas Georgia and Tennessee losses could still be a playoff team

[@RobertHill-cr8rt]

Alabama 18x National Champions and 30x SEC Champions!! Alabama football program 9-3 and major bowl victory in New Year six bowls!! 😅🎉

[@alabama06]

I say 12-0. This team has it all.

[@Veteran0831]

16-0

[@lol4thand31]

10-2 is my guess as an Alabama fan. But a few DB injuries could quickly turn that 10-2 to 8-4

[@lukedetering4490]

I'm going to guess 8-4. Coaching transitions are usually brutal unless the incoming coach was at the program for awhile. It's going to take time for Bama to adjust. They will be very inconsistent this year. Especially that 3 game stretch with Tennessee, Mizzou, and LSU. On top of that playing LSU. I think they'll beat 1/4 teams mentioned, but will slip up elsewhere.

[@brandonreese1434]

I'm not a Bama fan, but I wouldn't be surprised if they went 10-2 and made the playoffs

[@JohnGlass-hi1jd]

I really think that they are underrated fact. I say 10 wins no problem it wouldn't surprise me if they win 11. ROLLLLLL Tide ROLLLLLL

[@robertd9850]

If it is cold in Norman, it will be just as cold on the Sooners' side of the ball. You do not get "used to" very cold or very hot weather.

[@JAaronMattox]

Yes you do. Hot/cold acclimation is scientifically proven

[@robertd9850]

@@JAaronMattox Bull. I lived in Alabama for decades and Michigan for years. Never acclimated to the hot or the cold. It is a myth although these players are all young and superbly conditioned so they probably don't notice one way or the other.

[@JAaronMattox]

@@robertd9850 you played football? you spent too much time inside. You will acclimate if you deliberately try. This has been studied over and over. There are measurable changes in the body

[@Ananias03]

Yeah it's not like OU weather and AL weather is all that much different. It won't save the sooners 😂

[@danieldonato3269]

I was born and raised in Bama, it's hot even in winter sometimes. I moved to Maine, and I got back to Bama asap, lol. But the comment is correct for transfers and new players in Oklahoma who are not used to cold weather.

[@GSRGaming115]

Im excited to see what Deboer can do. Bama with its coaching staff the past few years was imo bad. This will be a fun year and what I have to keep reminding myself is, divisions are gone and a loss no longer ends your season

[@cane870]

You’re probably a teenager who knows very little about the history of Alabama. Get ready for rocky seasons in front of you bum.

[@chadbaker7091]

alabama really do have a tuff schedule all those road games against good opponents cud be scary at least they get georgia at home tho

[@iamapat]

Gonna be a fun season!

[@BenjySparky]

Roll Tide Roll!!🐘💯

[@richerdcrowder1986]

Let's see iv got hi ( hopes) for this season roll tide roll

[@Nathan-ct9eh]

I just want one happy year of a 8-4 bama so we can all have just one deep breath ... respectfully lol go vols!

[@RT22-pb2pp]

Sorry that is not happening

[@jbw4bama]

We goin to the ship. Roll Tide

[@iamapat]

When does Alabama ever have good returning production? Guys always are going pro

[@BAMAMADEMG]

Daboer never had talent this good we’ll be just fine

[@jimpann]

9-3 no playoff berth. Bama on the outside looking in.

[@scottellis800]

Bama!

[@brannontroncale8488]

I would rather lose to UGA early in the season, then beat them in the SEC or playoffs. It’s very difficult to beat a team like UGA 2 in one season.

[@jackharrington697]

RTR we are going 10-2 this year but 11-1 would not shock me. We will lose to Georgia and Oklahoma on the road

[@jimmcewen9351]

Josh, first year in new offensive and defensive systems, real question is how big will the growing pains be with that road schedule

[@tyronpouncey5985]

That’s what I’m saying, but you know they always ganna give bama and A&M the benefit of the doubt 😂

[@michaelbaker8633]

It didn't seem to be an issue at Washington when DeBoer took them from 4-8 to 11-2 his first year

[@BrodiBarringer]

12-0 is a real possibility, 10-2 seems to be an average bet..of you're off by only one it's 9-3 or 11-1..the offense WILL score points..if the defense can hold teams to 20 or less points they will will Every game..if a team scores 25 to 30 they have a chance to beat Bama..Defense just has to be good not great

[@Jacob-ec6st]

This. I think the offense will be a top 10 lock but may even be top 5. If the defense can be a top 20 unit then 10-2 or 11-1 is a real possibility.

[@Rammer_Jammer]

12-0 🐘 RTR

[@geraldmason8430]

i see 7 and 5

[@GoatedAtNFS]

9-3. vs Georgia @ UT @ LSU

[@donaldducklas4155]

No. LSU is overrated like last year. They will not beat Bama. UT could, or they could suck again. GA will be a knife fight in a phone booth in our terf. We shall see. OK before the Iron Bowl is what concerns me.

[@cane870]

@@donaldducklas4155LSU is not overrated like last year. LSU was ranked 4th in preseason rankings I believe. The defense has made major strides and the offense is running well with new qb Nussmeier. Bama is losing in Death Valley in November. Write that home. Keep the receipt.

[@darnellrtr252]

You can’t compare past teams to present teams because of the transfer portal. The transfer portal allows coaches to acquire experienced talent. That wasn’t a thing in the past a coach had whatever the previous coach left and that’s it. lol RTR

[@truthseeker9688]

Saban was constantly being robbed of coaches...every year, he had to worry about hiring and training new staff.

[@terellwhite3361]

I know you didn’t count Wisconsin as a hard road game.

[@doubleboy2388]

I think I'm gonna put some $$ on the over

[@justinlafever5653]

If there isn’t a “Saban drop off,” then what does that say about Saban?! 🤔 It another coach can come in and have just as much success as Saban, was Saban really the “GOAT?” 😂 GBO!!!! 🍊

[@StrykeZone2023]

You tried to troll, I don’t think you got the attention you seek

[@justinlafever5653]

@@StrykeZone2023 Oh no! 😱Whatever shall I do with myself?! It got YOUR attention didn’t it! 😉 Typical “Bama fanboy.” Too ignorant to realize how self defeating his own comment is. 🤣

[@onlyonestinger]

9-3 is my prediction

[@SteadyWaters]

decent odds Notre dame could go w a 9-3 record. 12 teams is a lot. Bama can go 10-2 and get in bc Georgia will lose 3 games. Georgia bought to find out what a real schedule looks like.

[@ryanwilliams9996]

I said that Alabama would most likely go 9-3 and barely miss the CCP. The Wisconsin game is going to be tough at the beginning of the season. I expect Tennessee to be much improved, and don't count out Missouri being able to beat Alabama in Tuscaloosa. I anticipate Alabama will lose to Georgia and LSU on the road. Tennessee is gonna be tough in Knoxville. Auburn can beat Alabama in the Iron Bowl if the Tide have nothing more to play for than the Citrus Bowl. I'd say losses to Georgia & LSU, probably Tennessee and a potential 4th to Missouri or Oklahoma on road. The road games will trip Alabama up this year. Even IF Alabama sneaks into playoff, they will NOT be able to beat the other SEC teams named Texas., and yes Ole Miss can beat Alabama. It helps when you have Pete Goulding as DC and the best defensive roster other than Georgia.

[@sportbikejesus6297]

My prediction: all but one. And that loss won’t come to GA

[@kendrickturman2123]

Bama is going undefeated mark this comment

[@geraldmason8430]

in your dreams

[@jimmiecalvert3572]

I have been an Alabama fan going all the way back to Bear Bryant and I’m telling you right now with Jaylen Milroe as quarterback Alabama will not play for a championship and Jalen is not going to win a Heisman Trophy. He will make the same mistakes he has always made. I think this will be a four loss season

[@skipgumphrey9579]

Of course Milroe has already proven he can lead the team to the CFP, and this team COULD outperform last season’s team. RTR

[@petermarshall7352]

11 n 1; they lose to Ga reg season, then beat em for SEC championship. I’d love too see Bama v GA 3 times this year.

[@SW-bn7ch]

8-4 gumps stroke that Josh Pate

[@adrianavery571]

12/0 thnx,, RTR

[@SteadyWaters]

Lane kiffin will choke but may salvage 8 wins. I'd omit georgia and ole miss from the playoff rn. Right now i have bama and national surprise Auburn in the playoff

[@T-REX72]

Auburn is a scary team right now. Underrated for sure, we just need to beat them.

[@GMCworldwide1979]

The "Saban drop off" actually happened while he was there. It was in his OC/DC hires O'Brien? Trash. Goulding? Big Trash Rees? Whole lotta trash Steele? Slight trash

[@HerbHerman-le5ux]

I can’t wait for Bama fans to reconsider their lives after they start season 2-2

[@skipgumphrey9579]

Been a Tide fan since the 70s. I don’t think we’ll start 2-2, but IF you prove to be prophetic and we do, then it will simply be a disappointment before moving focus to the next game. Definitely nothing to do with consideration of my life and I suspect it would be similar for another Tide fan. Feel free to hate on though, we feed on it ! RTR

[@zanetaylor5500]

9-3, Alabama could win 8 of their 12 games on talent alone. Anyone who doesn't think there will be a drop off from Saban (GOAT) is kidding their self. Between Auburn, LSU, Georgia, OU, Missouri and UT they will drop at least 3. DeBoer is about to learn real fast this isn't the PAC.

[@derrickmeade4891]

Only 2 of those teams have a real shot of beating bama and one 1⃣ favored the other isn't. Georgia is the only team with odds to beat bama and its by 3 points

[@cane870]

@@derrickmeade4891LSU is favored to win

[@ericpignatore5317]

9-3/8-4

[@davidvines6498]

I say 11-1

[@nicholaswoods4055]

10-2

[@24Ttr]

They go 9-3 with losses to Georgia, LSU, and Tennessee. Possibly 8-4 with a loss to Mizzou or Oklahoma.

[@dakotaroberts9395]

LMFAOOO

[@hallowrant8091]

lol you dont believe that

[@crimsonkings205]

Not going to happen. Bama is not dropping 3 games, plain and simple. Definitely not to LSU or OU.

[@adrianavery571]

This dude is just a hater or woke up drunk 😂😂😂

[@kedrickd7]

​@@crimsonkings205 Yes to LSU

[@noidea3177]

The team goes as Milroe goes. Dude was a major liability last year. Ty Simpson? I say 10+ wins. Milroe? I'm taking the under until he shows me something.

[@crimsonkings205]

Guaranteed Milroe is in New York in December, may even win it.

[@jimmcewen9351]

Last year was his third year in same playbook and they still had parts of it they couldn’t use with him, the Wisconsin and Georgia games will show us if DeBoer is limited in his play calling

[@everettgiddens7102]

That’s not necessarily true. This is his third playbook he’s had to learn in like 4 years. Bill O’Brian, Tommy Rees, now DeBoer.

[@jimmcewen9351]

@@everettgiddens7102 Saban kept the offense that Sark used, he even called it the Alabama offense, it was the same playbook, Rees even commented about not running the offense he ran at Notre Dame

[@noidea3177]

@@crimsonkings205 What a down year for everyone else.

[@keruetz]

I think they lose to Georgia and Tennessee. I think they handle Auburn pretty easily. The weird game is going to be Oklahoma in Norman. It’s just a weird place to play. So I have them 10-2 but wouldn’t be shocked if they go 9-3.

[@derrickmeade4891]

I have them 10 and 2 but would be more shocked if they went 9 and 3 over 11 and 1.

[@GregOrt-r7z]

11-1

[@cliffstone71]

Who has quality depth anywhere? I mean really?

[@jonathanbrown3042]

We won't know who Bama is until they play repetitive SEC games

[@timtapscott8737]

If Jalen doesn’t learn how to throw the ball away it won’t matter. Those big sacks he likes to take kill us. Throw the damn ball.

[@MrMixItup]

How does Alabama have one of best coaches and he has won nothing? Again, Saban should have turned the team over to his former players and coaches. Without that culture you lose the “Saban Way.” Maybe that was the objective.

[@tommycaver6671]

Mr f, you need to check your records, Bama been winning waaaay before Saban. Just so you can hate Bammers more 😊

[@WeesloYT]

If Bama went 7-5 Tuscaloosa would burn. We have a lot of fans who don't remember or weren't even alive pre-Saban

[@TheDoWhat]

I was there for the entire Pre-Saban Era. I was born in 83 and went to The Tide from 03-06.

[@davebryant8050]

6-6. They're recruiting okay but lack the coaches to get the job done. Feeding players cheap fat and sugar after a practice shows where conditioning rates with DeBoer. He still thinks he's in the left coast league where touchy feely rules. Still no qb unfortunately but everybody is afraid to s ay it out loud because Milroe is popular for some reason. On the upside, locals can go to Birmingham to watch the bowl game against somebody like Jack St. or Alabama Southern.

[@skipgumphrey9579]

I’m thinking based on everything we know to this point and simply based on pure talent that the floor is 8-4 or 9-3, and the ceiling is 11-1 or 12-0. I’m betting 10-2 is pretty realistic. You’re entitled to your opinion Dave, but if you’re holding onto hope for 6-6 I’m thinking you’ll be disappointed… RTR

[@s.k.1452]

You must have bumped your head.... Which 6 teams on the schedule is beating them? If they just show up hungover after a bender they win 8 games on talent alone... you crazy.

[@robinmcdonald687]

All yall naysayers...don't worry...Bama will be fine....

[@user-vp3pj4gx7t]

There actually a player whose name is kool-aid

[@user-go8ie2wu4n]

12-0 that’s what I expect nothing less. DeBoer gets it done✅ and the offense will be crazy this year despite all the doubters. 45+ points a game.

[@CoryA77]

They not winning in Knoxville GBO