Alabama cruised through a lopsided Week 1 matchup, up 32 as the third quarter ended. The defense grabbed an interception, and the sideline lit up with celebration. One coach got a little too excited, stepping onto the field and blocking the official’s path. That drew a flag, but the ref later downgraded it to a warning. The coach shrugged it off, saying they weren’t expecting to beat Alabama anyway. Saban was caught mid-game angrily defending his team’s right to have fun, highlighting the strange contrast of someone full of rage while demanding joy. After the penalty setback, Alabama erased the lost yards with a big play on the very next snap and stayed in full control. They won by a wide margin, as expected. On the broadcast, attention briefly turned to a crowd shot showing a rowdy group that didn’t exactly seem like anyone’s idea of a good time, especially one woman who looked like she regretted every choice that led her there.
