There were cracks in the foundation for Alabama early in Week 1 against East Carolina. They were found in the first quarter and buried quickly. The Tide’s poor pass protection came under a microscope, but not enough over a full game to cause any long-term worries. Rinse and repeat in Week 2 against Kentucky.
Florida State quarterback Ashton Daniels, Auburn’s backup behind Jackson Arnold for most of the 2025 season, notably exposed Alabama once more despite the Seminoles’ 50-36 loss to the Crimson Tide at BDS in Week 3.
Daniels had 377 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, plus two rushing touchdowns in the red zone. The difference in the game may have been his three picks…