After a week off to regroup before LSU comes to town, Ryan Williams may have the pieces for a breakout game against the Tigers.

The Alabama Crimson Tide are coming off a bye week and turning their attention to the final push for the regular season. As that page turns to November, head coach Kalen DeBoer is looking to put the healthiest team on the field that he possibly can moving forward.

Alabama’s seven-game winning streak has revealed a new side of coach Kalen DeBoer. And it could set the tone for the fourth-ranked Crimson Tide as they move closer to securing spots in the Southeastern Conference championship game and the College Football Playoff.

From facing early doubts to turning his team into a national contender, Kalen DeBoer has come a long way. Seven consecutive wins and a 5-0 dominance in the SEC after a stunning loss against Florida State say plenty about the culture he’s building.

Full transcript and press conference audio from Kalen DeBoer's turn on the SEC coaches' teleconference during the Crimson Tide's second bye week.

Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer issued a challenge Monday morning, one that could also serve as a word of warning to the rest of the SEC. "I challenged the guys, and they believe it, that the world has not seen Bama's best yet," DeBoer said.

Kirpatrick is a sophomore from Gadsden, Alabama. He played in four games this season, totaling eight total tackles and a forced fumble. His father played under Nick Saban from 2009 to 2011, helping Alabama secure two national championships before being drafted 17th overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2012.