Takeaways from Alabama Football 17-3 win over South Florida Bulls

Alabama Football won the game, but it wasn't a pretty one. They played against South Florida Bulls and won 17-3 in Tampa on Saturday.

The biggest issue for Alabama was their inconsistent offense. They changed their quarterback from Jalen Milroe to Tyler Buchner, but the offense still struggled. Later in the second quarter, Ty Simpson, a redshirt freshman, took over as the quarterback and played for the rest of the game.

Alabama's defense did a great job, only allowing South Florida to score three points.

However, this win raised more questions than answers for Alabama as they head into SEC play.

Let's break down some key points from the game:

1. Alabama's offense, under the new leadership of Tommy Rees, hasn't started well. They're having trouble protecting the quarterback, and they're not using their athletic quarterbacks effectively. The players need to perform better, but the coaches also need to put them in better situations to succeed.

2. In the last two weeks, Alabama had four touchdowns canceled due to penalties. Their lack of discipline is a real problem that needs fixing soon.

3. The credit goes to Kevin Steele and the Alabama defense. They did a great job in the game, holding South Florida to just 264 total yards and three points. They also forced two turnovers and had five sacks. The defense responded well to the challenge after their last game.

4. When Alabama's offense needed a boost, Roydell Williams, a senior running back, stepped up. He rushed for 129 yards on 17 carries and scored a touchdown. He's Alabama's most well-rounded running back and should be the top choice moving forward.

5. The quarterback competition for Alabama should be between Ty Simpson and Jalen Milroe. Simpson may not have been a game-changer, but he managed the offense effectively. Buchner, on the other hand, didn't perform well, in my opinion, leaving the competition between Simpson and Milroe.