I remember Saban complaining about the lack of fan support (empty seats, leaving early, etc) in some of their early
Season games. Of course, when tickets are expensive, seats are metal bleachers that get hot in the sun and it’s still summer in Alabama and it’s a day game, and you’re going to win by 50 against some meager non-conference opponent, it’s not surprising Alabama fans aren’t showing for those games.
In this case, if you think Alabama is going to advance to the Sweet 16 in Louisville, fans might have decided to prioritize those games too?