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Alabama Football: Defense must carry bigger load in ’21

Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The 2020 Alabama Football defense did not get enough credit. The 2021 Crimson Tide defense will have to do even more.

This is the first of a three-part series on the 2021 Alabama Football defense. Part one discusses the new secondary. Parts two and three will cover the linebackers and defensive line.

Thanks to Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss, the 2020 Alabama Football defense did not get much love. The Tide’s defensive reputation remained sullied all season after giving up 48 points and 647 yards to Kiffin’s offense. Season stats provide a different assessment of the 2020 Crimson Tide defense.