‘That’s Just What We Do’: Alabama’s Defense Embracing Takeaway Identity

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama’s defense has created turnovers in every game this season. Against No. 2 Georgia, the Crimson Tide knows it will need to keep making those plays without giving the Bulldogs extra opportunities.

No. 7 Alabama hosts Georgia on Saturday in a matchup of undefeated teams. The Crimson Tide ranks third nationally with 2.6 takeaways per game, and opposing quarterbacks have been intercepted on 5.23% of their pass attempts, the fifth-highest rate in the country.

Takeaways have been a defining feature of Kane Wommack’s “SWARM” defense since he first arrived in Tuscaloosa, and safety Bray Hubbard said the identity starts with preparation…

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