While Alabama has clear star power on the offensive end, led by quarterback Jalen Milroe and wide receiver Ryan Williams, the defensive unit has struggled for much of the season. In the Crimson Tide's only loss, a 40-35 fallout to the Commodores, Vanderbilt converted on 12-of-18 third down attempts.

During an appearance on ESPN's "The Pat McAfee Show" on Friday afternoon, former Alabama Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban talked about the transition for first-year head coach Kalen DeBoer. Saban joined

The heat has been turned up on DeBoer just 6 games into his tenure. When Alabama lost to Vanderbilt, fans and analysts across the sport said “Saban would never.” In replacing the best coach in Alabama history, DeBoer had to expect to be compared to his predecessor every step of the way.