The Crimson Tide began their fall practices today in Tuscaloosa. The defending National Champions will play Louisville in the season opener.
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The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team opened practice Friday August 3, 2018. Quarterback Jalen Hurts gets ready for his turn to throw. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has his helmet tipped back between throws during the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team's opening practice Friday August 3, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has his helmet tipped back between throws during the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team's opening practice Friday August 3, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team opened practice Friday August 3, 2018. Tyrell Shavers catches a pass and turns up field. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

DeVonta Smith catches a pass and turns up field during the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team's opening practice Friday August 3, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

DeVonta Smith catches a pass and turns up field during the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team's opening practice Friday August 3, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

DeVonta Smith waits to run a pass route during the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team's opening practice Friday August 3, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team opened practice Friday August 3, 2018. Tight end Hale Hentges takes a water break. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team opened practice Friday August 3, 2018. Tight end Miller Forristall waits for his turn to run a route. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team opened practice Friday August 3, 2018. Wide receivers Derek Kief and Henry Ruggs III wait for their turns to run pass routes. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team opened practice Friday August 3, 2018. Tight end Irv Smith Jr. waits for his turn to run a pass route. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team opened practice Friday August 3, 2018. Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy takes a water break. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team opened practice Friday August 3, 2018. Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle gets a water break. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team opened practice Friday August 3, 2018. Dan Enos works with the quarterbacks. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Coach Nick Saban works with his defensive backs during the Crimson Tide's opening practice Friday August 3, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Coach Nick Saban works with his defensive backs during the Crimson Tide's opening practice Friday August 3, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Offensive coordinator Mike Locksley watches his offensive players as the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team opened practice Friday August 3, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Coach Nick Saban works with his defensive backs during the Crimson Tide's opening practice Friday August 3, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Coach Nick Saban works with his defensive backs during the Crimson Tide's opening practice Friday August 3, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Jalen Hurts throws during the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team's opening practice Friday August 3, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Jalen Hurts throws during the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team's opening practice Friday August 3, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team opened practice Friday August 3, 2018. Quarterback Kyle Edwards takes a snap during the practice session. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team opened practice Friday August 3, 2018. Wide receiver Slade Bolden flips the ball to an assistant after making a catch. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team opened practice Friday August 3, 2018. Wide receiver Javian Marks runs up the field after making a catch. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team opened practice Friday August 3, 2018. Tight ends led by Hale Hentges jog across the practice field. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team opened practice Friday August 3, 2018. Tight ends led by Hale Hentges jog across the practice field. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team opened practice Friday August 3, 2018. Tight end Miller Forristall jogs across the practice field. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team opened practice Friday August 3, 2018. Wide receiver Henry Ruggs III jogs up the field after making a catch. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team opened practice Friday August 3, 2018. Wide receiver Henry Ruggs III jogs up the field after making a catch. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team opened practice Friday August 3, 2018. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throws pass routes during the practice session. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team opened practice Friday August 3, 2018. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throws pass routes during the practice session. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team opened practice Friday August 3, 2018. Quarterback Braxton Barker, son of national champion quarterback Jay Barker, throws during the practice session. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team opened practice Friday August 3, 2018. Dan Enos works with the quarterbacks. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team opened practice Friday August 3, 2018. Dan Enos works with the quarterbacks. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Offensive coordinator Mike Locksley watches his offensive players as the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team opened practice Friday August 3, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team opened practice Friday August 3, 2018. Quarterback Braxton Barker, son of national champion quarterback Jay Barker, throws during the practice session. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team opened practice Friday August 3, 2018. Quarterback Jalen Hurts gets ready for his turn to throw. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team opened practice Friday August 3, 2018. Quarterback Braxton Barker, son of national champion quarterback Jay Barker, throws during the practice session. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team opened practice Friday August 3, 2018. Quarterback Kyle Edwards throws during the practice session. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team opened practice Friday August 3, 2018. Alabama wide receivers prepare to run pass routes. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team opened practice Friday August 3, 2018. Coach Pete Golding works with the linebackers. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team opened practice Friday August 3, 2018. Coach Pete Golding works with the linebackers. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Coach Nick Saban works with his defensive backs during the Crimson Tide's opening practice Friday August 3, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Jalen Hurts throws from a knee as he loosens up during the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team's opening practice Friday August 3, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Jalen Hurts throws from a knee as he loosens up during the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team's opening practice Friday August 3, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team opened practice Friday August 3, 2018. Quarterback Braxton Barker, son of national champion quarterback Jay Barker, throws during the practice session. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]