Alabama football is rolling as usual and Ole Miss just isn’t. Now, the two meet in Tuscaloosa. Here is everything you need to know about the matchup.
Despite some big injuries, Alabama is rolling through the season and it doesn’t look like anyone is going to stop them. Tua is slinging the ball around at an extremely high level. His receivers and running backs are elite. Stopping the Tide seems next to impossible at this point.
On the other side, Ole Miss turns to John Rhys Plumlee as the starter this week, trying to get something going. That win over Arkansas is looking less and less impressive by the minute.
Can the Rebels keep up with the Tide? Can they put the pressure on Tua and keep them from moving up and down the field at will? Here is how you can tune in to find out.
Date: Saturday, Sept. 27
Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Venue: Bryant-Denny Stadium
TV: CBS
Live Stream: CBS Live
Betting Odds
Odds courtesy of Bovada
Line: Alabama -38.5
Over/Under: 61.5
Keys to Victory
Fun fact, Alabama is favored by only half a point less this week against Ole Miss than they were last week against Southern Miss, so you know what the media thinks of Rebels just by that alone. Another week, another key for Alabama of just playing their game and executing every play. If they can do what they normally do week in and week out, they will be just fine against the likes of Ole Miss.
For Ole Miss, it starts on defense. If you can’t stop the Tide then good luck keeping up with them. I haven’t seen much to show me that there has been change or growth from last season, even with new coordinators. Ole Miss has to prove me wrong to win, easy as that.
Prediction
This is Alabama’s game to lose and it really is that simple. This isn’t one of those crazy years where Ole Miss comes in and gives Alabama a run for their money. It just isn’t going to happen. Tua along with Jerry Jeudy and Najee Harris dominate early and often as they glide along to the easiest conference win of the season.
Final Score: Alabama 56, Ole Miss 10