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Alabama defensive lineman LaBryan Ray (89) hits New Mexico State quarterback Josh Adkins (14), causing a fumble, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama could start 4 freshmen on defense vs Southern Miss

By John Zenor Sep. 19, 2019 01:02 PM EDT

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney answers questions during media day for the NCAA college football playoff championship game Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Onetime Clemson walk-on Renfrow sees last time in spotlight

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 06, 2019 02:41 AM EST

Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses (32) tries to tackle LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) by his jersey as defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis (48) closes in, during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. Alabama won 29-0. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
No. 1 Alabama's overshadowed defense pretty good, too

By John Zenor Nov. 05, 2018 04:16 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018. file photo, Alabama defenders, including defensive back Deionte Thompson (14), linebacker Christian Miller (47) and defensive lineman Quinnen Williams (92), close in on Louisville running back Dae Williams (25) , during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Orlando, Fla. Alabama's defense, for a change, has been overshadowed by the offense, but it's still formidable. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File))
No. 1 Alabama's offense overshadowing defense _ seriously

By John Zenor Sep. 20, 2018 06:32 PM EDT