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Alabama Football: Game-by-game predictions for the defending champions

By Gavin Jernigan

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 08: Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide walks on the field during warm ups prior to the game against the Georgia Bulldogs in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 08: Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide walks on the field during warm ups prior to the game against the Georgia Bulldogs in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /
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7. Missouri (Oct. 13)

Now, let me clarify. When I said that was the last of the easy wins for Alabama, I mean wins in which the other team has an extremely small chance of winning. Missouri has a chance to compete with Alabama, but it hurts their chances since the game is played in Tuscaloosa.

Mizzou has talent on both sides of the ball. Most notably on the offensive side of the ball is starting quarterback is Drew Lock. The senior broke the SEC record for passing touchdowns in a season last year. Assuming everyone stays healthy for the Tigers, we will likely see a strong offensive performance against the Tide.

Homecoming games do not typically have a big impact on players, if they even know that it is homecoming. However, look for Alabama’s offense to rise to the occasion when their defense faces the toughest opponent of the year. Bama’s quarterback (my bet is Tua Tagovailoa) will have a breakout game and ensure Bryant-Denny Stadium is rocking for the homecoming.

Final: Alabama 42 (7-0) – Missouri 34

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