BamaCentral takes a long first look at each of the Crimson Tide's upcoming opponents this season, starting with the season-opener against the Hilltoppers.
It's a new era in Tuscaloosa, and on Aug. 31, a packed Bryant-Denny Stadium will get to see a new man lead the Alabama football team onto the field for the first time in over 15 years.
Let's take a look at what to expect from Western Kentucky to open the season, and see if it has a roster that could potentially give Alabama a problem or two.Under Helton, Western Kentucky has consistently had one of the best passing offenses in the Group of Five. That continued this past season, with the Hilltoppers ranking No. 15 nationally in pass yards and No. 4 nationally in passing touchdowns on the season.
He has competition though, in the form of a familiar face to Alabama and SEC fans. The Hilltoppers took Texas State transfer quarterback TJ Finley, who previously spent time at both Auburn and LSU, and had Alabama on the ropes in the famous 4-overtime 2022 Iron Bowl. It still remains to be seen whether Veltkamp or Finley will win the starting job.
The passing game will be interesting to watch as Alabama's secondary is possibly its weakest position group entering the 2024 season. There is plenty of talent, but after bringing in five different defensive backs in the transfer portal, there's likely going to be some growing pains as the brand new group gels in a brand new system.
The unit had two all-conference players, but only one is back in defensive lineman Hosea Wheeler. The other All-CUSA player on last year's team, defensive back Kendrick Simpkins, transferred up to Baylor in the offseason.
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