4-2 to start the season.
I like Alabama at -32.5. The line has dropped because of suspensions and injuries to Alabama, with 2 startling linebackers out, Moses hurt and Lewis suspended. Alabama is replacing much of their front 7 and they will start 2 freshmen linebackers, but speed was a problem for Alabama at linebacker last year against dual threat quarterbacks, and Alabama should be fine with the speed they have at linebacker this year. Alabama returns both their tackles on the line and most of their receiver, they have several 5 stars at running back and Tua is getting all the reps with the first team this year. Last year Alabama didn't cover full game sometimes because Hurts was coming and just managing the game, but that shouldn't be an issue this year. Duke is starting 2 freshmen at the tackle position and Harris was only able to complete 40% of his passes against a horrible Baylor defense last year.
I like Alabama at -32.5. The line has dropped because of suspensions and injuries to Alabama, with 2 startling linebackers out, Moses hurt and Lewis suspended. Alabama is replacing much of their front 7 and they will start 2 freshmen linebackers, but speed was a problem for Alabama at linebacker last year against dual threat quarterbacks, and Alabama should be fine with the speed they have at linebacker this year. Alabama returns both their tackles on the line and most of their receiver, they have several 5 stars at running back and Tua is getting all the reps with the first team this year. Last year Alabama didn't cover full game sometimes because Hurts was coming and just managing the game, but that shouldn't be an issue this year. Duke is starting 2 freshmen at the tackle position and Harris was only able to complete 40% of his passes against a horrible Baylor defense last year.