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Alabama football aces Wisconsin test. Can Crimson Tide success carry over to Georgia?
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LT Overton put Alabama football back in its place.
Hours before the Crimson Tide's non-conference game against Wisconsin , the Alabama defensive line reposted the score from Alabama 's season-opening loss to Florida State on his social media with the caption, "1-0." Overton was not letting Alabama forget.
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From kickoff against the Badgers , Alabama played with that anger, that tenacity, rolling over Wisconsin 38-14 for the Crimson Tide's second win of 2025 as SEC play looms.
Alabama will have its first off week of the season before facing Georgia on the road Sept. 28.
Here's how the Crimson Tide graded out against the Badgers.
Alabama football offense: A-
Ty Simpson ended his quest at Alabama football's consecutive completion record. What failed to end was the Crimson Tide quarterback running a highly efficient, anticipatory passing offense, one that had the Badgers' defense on skates, especially with the return-to-form performance of Ryan Williams . It's the passing offense Alabama needed given the Crimson Tide's lack of success in the run game.
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Alabama defense: A
Alabama turned pressure into production, securing its first three sacks of the season in the first half. The Crimson Tide had Wisconsin QB Danny O'Neil running for his life, and paired with a defense that stuffed the Badger run game and generated ample turnovers — including a career day by Bray Hubbard — Alabama looks as ready as it has been in 2025 for SEC play.
Alabama special teams: D
Alabama's one special teams snafu turned out to be a killer, allowing a 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown for the Badgers' first of two scores. Alabama didn't need its special team unit Saturday, but what was on display against Wisconsin was not a good showing.
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Alabama coaching: A
At halftime, Kalen DeBoer told the Crimson Tide Sports Network that his halftime message was, "Don't let up. No mercy." After a record-breaking day against Louisiana Monroe, DeBoer led a unit that remained in its tenacity through the buzzer, something that is welcomed by the Crimson Tide as SEC play nears.
Alabama football vs. Wisconsin overall: A
As Alabama turns its attention to Georgia, the Crimson Tide continued the statement it made against ULM the previous week, a statement that puts Alabama in the best position in which it could possibly be before facing the Bulldogs.
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Colin Gay covers Alabama football for The Tuscaloosa News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at cgay@gannett.com or follow him @_ColinGay on X, formerly known as Twitter.
This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Alabama football vs. Wisconsin report card: Can Tide success carry over?
