Alabama

When Isaiah Horton transferred from Miami, questions followed him- not about his athleticism or potential as a pass catcher, but about his blocking.

The Crimson Tide have been leaning heavily on their youthful core- particularly a handful of freshman linebackers who have made strong impressions.

The next-man-up mentality is in full swing, and many have stepped into leadership roles, including linebacker Qua Russaw.

The No. 17 Georgia Bulldogs came into town with fiery determination, taking game one of the weekend series

With a few weeks under their belts, DeBoer addressed some key takeaways from the scrimmage, areas of growth for himself as a coach, and the development of different position groups.

As Alabama gears up for another high-stakes college football season, offensive lineman Geno VanDeMark is embracing his versatile role by taking reps at center and guard while focusing on personal and team growth.

"I wanted to come here because it reminded me of Mater Dei. I just wanted to be the best, and I know this (Alabama) is where you come to do that," said Brown when asked why he decided to come across the country to play college football at Alabama.

Despite Barker's heroic efforts, the Terrapins were too strong to hold off, closing out the game with a 111-108 victory in a heart-stopping finish.

This victory ended a three-game losing streak for the Crimson Tide and marked the fifth loss of the season for the Aggies. The Crimson Tide improved to 22-11 overall and 2-3 in Southeastern Conference.

A showcase for Zaay Green and a record-setting game for veteran Aaliyah Nye saw the two combine for a total of 45 of the Crimson Tide's 81 points, contributing to their advancement to the Round of 32.