The Tides That Bind: Inside Alabama Football

Alabama Football's impact is seen through its remarkable win versus Georgia. New head coach Kalen DeBoer is introduced, while the role faith plays inside and outside the team is highlighted.

Episode 2 rewinds to preseason as the program transitions to new coach Kalen DeBoer. After a historic win vs. Georgia, they stumble against un-ranked Vanderbilt, but the standard remains unchanged.

Following an unexpected loss to Vanderbilt, Alabama tumbles from the No. 1 spot in the rankings to no. 7. An angry fan base directs its frustrations toward defensive coordinator Kane Wommack, whose two-generation legacy as a passionate SEC defensive coordinator is explored. Team captain Malachi Moore also faces scrutiny for unsportsmanlike conduct during the Vanderbilt game, prompting reflection on the responsibility of upholding Alabama's rich legacy. The team narrowly redeems itself with a home victory over South Carolina, but injuries to key defensive players set the stage for a crushing loss to Tennessee in one of college football's most storied rivalries.

Revisiting the dramatic story of the 49 hours between Nick Saban's surprise retirement announcement and Athletic Director Greg Byrne's introduction of Coach Kalen DeBoer as his replacement, Alabama's football program worked tirelessly to prevent players from entering the transfer portal and to keep five-star recruits from decommitting. Meanwhile, Coach DeBoer and the team bounce back from the Tennessee loss with a commanding win over #19 Missouri, 34-0.

After a commanding win over Missouri, Alabama climbs back to a No. 13 ranking. Yet, questions about quarterback Jalen Milroe's abilities persist. With playoff hopes on the line, the team travels to Death Valley to face 12th-ranked LSU in one of the most hostile environments in sports. The stakes are monumental: the winner remains in contention for the 12-team playoffs, while the loser's season effectively ends.

After a dominant win over LSU, Alabama climbs back to No. 7 in the rankings, and the final two games of the season seem like they should be a cakewalk. But they aren't. Alabama's playoff hopes are compromised by a shocking loss to unranked Oklahoma, leaving the team to regroup for the season's final and most emotional game: the storied Iron Bowl against in-state rival Auburn.