Alabama head coach Nick Saban, right, exits the field after walking it before an NCAA college football game against Mercer, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama head coach Nick Saban runs warm-ups before an NCAA college football game against Mercer, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama defensive lineman Byron Young (47) celebrates his tackle for a loss against Mercer during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama running back Jase McClellan (21) returns a blocked punt for a touchdown against Mercer during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama head coach Nick Saban takes linebacker Kendrick Blackshire (40) to task for a penalty during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama defensive back DeMarcco Hellams (2), linebacker Christian Harris (8) and defensive lineman Byron Young (47) stop Mercer quarterback Fred Payton (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama running back Jase McClellan (21) recovers a blocked punt and runs it in for a touchdown against Mercer during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama defensive lineman Byron Young (47) stops Mercer running back Fred Davis (5) behind the line during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry (1) intercepts a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Mercer quarterback Carter Peevy (15) runs past Alabama linebacker Drew Sanders (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) runs past Mercer defensive back Lance Wise (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) gestures skyward before taking the field for the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama linebacker Chris Braswell (41) blocks a punt by Mercer punter/kicker Trey Turk (97) that was returned for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry (1) celebrates with teammates after his interception against Mercer during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama running back Jase McClellan (21) returns a blocked punt for a touchdown against Mercer during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Mercer quarterback Fred Payton (4) throws to the sideline against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) runs against Mercer during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama head coach Nick Saban cheers his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Mercer quarterback Fred Payton (4) hands off to Mercer running back Ethan Dirrim (7) with Alabama defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe (92) already in the backfield during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama defensive lineman Byron Young (47) sacks Mercer quarterback Carter Peevy (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama running back Jase McClellan (21) breaks free from Mercer defensive back Myles Redding (34) for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama running back Trey Sanders (6) breaks loose against Mercer during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Mercer punter/kicker Trey Turk (97) punts out of his own end zone as Alabama linebacker Dallas Turner (15) adds pressure during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama running back Jase McClellan (21) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis (48) does a sack-dance against Mercer during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama running back Trey Sanders (6) runs over Mercer defensive back Michael Campbell (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama running back Jase McClellan (21) runs through Mercer linebacker Alvin Ward Jr. (42) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) dives for one more yard against Mercer during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama offensive lineman Chris Owens (79) gives running back Jase McClellan (21) a boost as they celebrate McClellan's touchdown against Mercer during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws long against Mercer during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama fans cheer during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Mercer wide receiver Devron Harper (1) pulls in a pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama wide receiver Traeshon Holden (11) runs by Mercer linebacker Danijah Gammage (24) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Mercer head coach Drew Cronic talks into his headset during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama defensive back Marcus Banks (26) celebrates an interception against Mercer during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama defensive back Malachi Moore (13) trails the play. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama quarterback Paul Tyson (17) throws a long pass to wide receiver JoJo Earle (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (2) leaps Mercer defensive back Michael Campbell (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama wide receiver JoJo Earle (10) pulls down a long pass from quarterback Paul Tyson (17) as Mercer defensive back Yahsyn McKee (2) tries to break up the play during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) walks off the field victorious after an NCAA college football game against Mercer, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama fans cheer during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama kicker Will Reichard (16) salutes the sky after his field goal during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

FILE - Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) lines up against Mercer during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Anderson was selected to The Associated Press Midseason All-America team, announced Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)

FILE - Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) lines up against Mercer during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Anderson was selected to The Associated Press All-SEC team in results released Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)

FILE - Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) lines up against Mercer during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)

FILE - Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) lines up against Mercer during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)

FILE - Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) walks off the field victorious after an NCAA college football game against Mercer, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama plays Georgia in the College Football Playoff national championship game on Jan. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)

FILE - Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) lines up against Mercer during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Georgia will play Alabama in an all-Southeastern Conference College Football Playoff national championship on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)