Steve Sarkisian was at midfield with the quarterbacks during the open portion of Tuesday's practice, guiding the Jalen Hurts-led group through two periods of drills.

It was the most noteworthy part of Tuesday's media viewing period, as Tuesday was Alabama's first practice since parting ways with Lane Kiffin and elevating Sarkisian to offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.

Here are some other notes from the open portion of practice Tuesday night:

-- Alabama practiced outside.

- Three of Alabama's mid-year enrollees were practicing - junior college defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs, athlete Chadarius Townsend and defensive back Kyriq McDonald.

-- Ben Davis is playing Clemson standout linebacker Ben Boulware on the scout team. Fellow inside linebacker Josh McMillon is playing Tigers linebacker Kendall Joseph, whose 102 tackles is second-most on the team behind Boulware. Xavian Marks is mimicking versatile Clemson wide receiver and punt returner Ray Ray McCloud.

-- Linebacker Keith Holcombe still has a brace and a wrap on his right knee, which he tweaked Dec. 20.

-- Defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand was practicing. Hand played against Washington, but was in a walking boot throughout the week leading up to the game.