Alabama football struggles with pass defense in game against Florida State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 5:52 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Alabama football's secondary faced significant challenges in a recent game against Florida State. Defensive coordinator Kane Wommack described the performance as 'uncharacteristic,' noting the team allowed 377 passing yards. Despite the struggles, Alabama's offense performed well, helping secure a win. Wommack emphasized the issues stemmed from fundamental errors rather than missed assignments and expressed confidence in the team's ability to improve and correct these mistakes moving forward.
- •Alabama allowed 377 passing yards to Florida State.
- •Kane Wommack identified fundamental errors as the main issue.
- •Alabama has dropped to 95th in the nation for pass defense.
- •Wommack remains confident in correcting defensive issues.
- •The team's performance challenges follow successful seasons in 2024 and 2025.
- 5:52 PMYahoo Sports — Why Alabama football had 'uncharacteristic' pass defense vs Florida State
"Kane Wommack took responsibility for an "uncharacteristic" performance by the Alabama football secondary.
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