The early season schedule for Alabama football might be the hardest it has faced in a number of years. With the Tide hosting Western Kentucky on August 31 and South Florida the following week, the first year under Kalen DeBoer should go fairly well. But Alabama’s next two games of the month—a home game against Georgia and a road game against Wisconsin—will be tough challenges.
Alabama was used to playing difficult early-season games under head coach Nick Saban. Even in the previous fall, the Crimson Tide’s turbulent September had the potential to ruin a weaker program’s season. Alabama looked inept offensively against South Florida on the road after suffering an unexpected home loss to Texas.
For supporters of Alabama football, this September was the most anxious they have ever experienced. Although the fan base shouldn’t be as nervous about the 2024 slate, it could still be just as challenging on the field.
Under Luke Fickell, Wisconsin hopes to emerge as a contender in the Big Ten in year two. The Badgers’ reputation is based on physicality, trench play, and fundamentally solid football; they are never an easy out.
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