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Kalen DeBoer's Alabama Crimson Tide had a nightmare start to the 2025 season. The college football powerhouse program lost in Week 1 to the Florida State Seminoles, and it led to early doubts about the team's potential in DeBoer's second season in charge.However, the offensive-minded head coach has since led the Crimson Tide to seven straight wins. DeBoer has now revealed his strategy for motivating his players after a rough start. During practice week, DeBoer said,"This person is saying this about the game that Bama’s playing in. Man I’m screenshotting that thing and taking it down there and using it as ammo."The experienced head coach uses outside noise to inspire his side to do better. The Alabama Crimson Tide is one of the most talked-about teams in all of collegiate sports, so DeBoer typically has enough material for his troops.The goal in his second season is a national championship. The Crimson Tide haven't won one since the Nick Saban era, and their fans would want nothing less.Alabama Crimson Tide among favorites for national championshipThe Alabama Crimson Tide is one of the in-form teams in college football, and they're among the favorites to go all the way. BET MGM has the Crimson Tide at +800, which are the third-best odds to win this year's national football championship.The only teams with better odds than Kalen DeBoer's side are the Ohio State Buckeyes and Indiana Hoosiers. Both teams are defeated, and they're currently playing some of the best football in the nation.It's important to note that Kalen DeBoer's side has better odds than the Texas A&M Aggies, Georgia Bulldogs, Oregon Ducks, and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. All of the above-listed teams have been spectacular this season and are on their way to the playoffs.Next up for the Crimson Tide is a game against the LSU Tigers. The Tigers will be coached by interim boss Frank Wilson, who took the reins after Brian Kelly was fired following a disappointing start to the season.
