Here are the basics on Alabama's first opponent of 2024, Western Kentucky.
will face Western KentuckyAlabama is favored by more than 30 points for Saturday’s game. Through the four all-time matchups with the Crimson Tide, WKU has only managed 17 points.
Zappe broke NCAA records playing in current Texas Tech offensive coordinator Zach Kittley’s offense. Once those two moved on, West Florida transfer Austin Reed picked up where they left off. TJ Finley will be on his third attempt against the Crimson Tide. The Louisiana native began his career at LSU and Auburn, coming very close to winning the 2020 Iron Bowl before Bryce Young orchestrated a Heisman moment final drive.
Finley won the starting job at WKU over returnee Caden Veldkamp after transferring in. However, head coach Tyson Helton toldHelton joined WKU in 2019, after a stint as offensive coordinator under Jeremy Pruitt at Tennessee. He had previously worked as an assistant for the Hilltoppers, helping Jeff Brohm win a Conference USA title in 2015.
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