"They were ready to roll': Kalen DeBoer on Alabama's 73-0 Shutout of ULM
Alabama's dominant defense limited ULM to 148 yards while quarterback Ty Simpson set a school record with 17 consecutive completions and three touchdowns.
- The Alabama Crimson Tide football team defeated the ULM Warhawks 73-0 on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
- This decisive win followed Alabama’s season-opening loss on the road to Florida State and a players-only meeting aimed at refocusing the team.
- Quarterback Ty Simpson completed a school-record 17 consecutive passes for three touchdowns, while the defense showed marked improvement with multiple takeaways.
- Coach Kalen DeBoer noted the game was slower for Simpson and praised the defense’s better pursuit of the ball, stating, "Takeaways are a contagious thing."
- The dominant victory suggests Alabama responded well to adversity and aims to maintain momentum, while ULM prepares for its next game after a bye week.
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"They were ready to roll': Kalen DeBoer on Alabama's 73-0 Shutout of ULM
“They made their minds up at some point leading up to (last) Sunday,” DeBoer said. “Because by Sunday, they were ready to roll, and that carried through the whole week. The challenge now is, can you sustain it?”
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