Sat Sep 06 14:40:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Alabama Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer remains confident in his team despite a surprising season-opening loss to Florida State. The loss, which ended a 23-game winning streak in openers, has sparked criticism and dropped the team in the rankings. DeBoer emphasizes the need to prove the team’s potential and stay focused. Injury updates reveal that starting defensive lineman Tim Keenan III and tailback Jam Miller will be unavailable for the upcoming game against Louisiana-Monroe, while wide receiver Ryan Williams is questionable. Miller could possibly return the following week.

**News Article:**

**DeBoer Defiant: ‘We Have a Good Football Team’ Despite Upset Loss**

TUSCALOOSA, AL – The Crimson Tide are reeling after a shocking 31-17 defeat at the hands of Florida State last week, but head coach Kalen DeBoer is standing firm. Speaking during Wednesday’s SEC coaches teleconference, DeBoer insisted, “Our team is, I think we have a good football team that can do some big things still this year.”

The loss, which marked the Tide’s fifth in their last 10 games, has sent shockwaves through the program and raised questions about DeBoer’s leadership just months after he took the reins from the legendary Nick Saban. The team has fallen from No. 8 to No. 21 in the AP Top 25, its lowest ranking since 2008. Adding to the concern, Alabama has lost four times as a double-digit favorite during DeBoer’s short tenure.

“We’ve got to prove it. We’ve got to go do it,” DeBoer said, urging his team to put the loss behind them and focus on the upcoming home game against Louisiana-Monroe.

However, the road to recovery won’t be easy. DeBoer announced that starting defensive lineman Tim Keenan III (ankle) and top returning rusher Jam Miller (collarbone) will be sidelined for Saturday’s game. Sophomore receiver Ryan Williams is also questionable due to a concussion.

Despite the setbacks, DeBoer offered a glimmer of hope, suggesting Miller could potentially return for the Sept. 13th matchup against Wisconsin. “Jam is doing really well,” DeBoer said. “Will not be available this week but coming along, again, as good as you could’ve expected. We knew there would be a possibility for next week and that’s certainly still the case.”

As the Crimson Tide prepare to face Louisiana-Monroe, all eyes will be on DeBoer and his ability to rally his team and prove that they are indeed capable of “big things” this season.

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