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Kirk Herbstreit grades Kalen DeBoer’s first offensive performance at Alabama

The University of Alabama started its first game of the Kalen DeBoer era with a victory over Western Kentucky.

Alabama’s offense scored 63 points and its defense pitched a shutout at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

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Jalen Milroe, a redshirt junior, recorded 200 passing yards, 79 rushing yards, and five total touchdowns. Justice Haynes, Jam Miller, and Daniel Hill each had a rushing touchdown, Ryan Williams had an impressive freshman debut with two touchdowns, and Kendrick Law had a touchdown reception. Coach DeBoer saw his offense total 600 yards and brought excitement to fans.