It was fair to be concerned about how Alabama might play in Lexington. Coming off of a resounding victory over LSU, going on the road to play against what has been a feisty defense with a breakfast kickoff, the conditions were right for a sluggish start. We even got word that top receiver Jermaine Burton was too sick to play, joining defensive starters Deontae Lawson and Jaylen Key.
This Alabama team, however, seems to have a new energy about it.
The Tide got the ball first and went on a beautiful 10 play, 80 yard touchdown march that ended with Jalen Milroe ripping one down the seam to Amari Niblack for the score.