Steve Sarkisian

The 2020 Crimson Tide offense has continued to grow and expand in regard to its pro-passing concepts, run-pass options and run game. It has been one of the most potent not only in the Saban era, but in school history. In the day and age of the hurry up/no huddle offenses, Sarkisian has built a multi-faceted unit that has the ability to play-action, line up and run power football, go fast, change speeds, throw from the pocket and run a diverse run-pass option scheme. The Crimson Tide can go from a spread/hurry up with an empty backfield to a power run game with multiple tight ends. Sarkisian has done it with a three-star who has developed into a leading Heisman Trophy candidate in redshirt junior Mac Jones. UA has a powerful and versatile offensive line, led by awards candidates OT Alex Leatherwood, C Landon Dickerson and G Deonte Brown. The Tide’s starting offensive line has only allowed starting QB Jones to be sacked six times in eight games. Alabama also leads the nation in third-down offense, converting 58.6 percent of their tries through 8 games. Jones has put up video game numbers, even exceeding his predecessor Tagovailoa, with a 208.0 passer rating (#2 nationally; #1 in Power 5) while completing 76.2 percent of his passes for 341.0 ypg with 23 TD and 3 picks. The Tide’s receiver corps is still considered the best in the nation, even after the loss of Jaylen Waddle. DeVonta Smith, who is arguably the best football player in the country, has caught 72 passes for 1,074 yards and 12 touchdowns while John Metchie has caught 31 passes for 590 yards and six TDs. Running back Najee Harris has ran his way into Heisman Trophy and Doak Walker Award consideration with 893 yards and a national-best 17 rushing touchdowns while averaging 6.0 yards per rush and 111.6 yards per game.