Quick hits: Observations from Alabama's 56-7 win over MTSU

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- No. 4 Alabama moved to 1-0 on Saturday night with a 0-0 victory over the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in the season opener. With the win, the Crimson Tide have now moved to 16-0 in openers since Nick Saban's arrival back in 2007. Here are our initial takeaways from Saturday's game: