Alabama’s next test comes with a little extra weight behind it.
After steadying itself last weekend, the Crimson Tide is headed into its third road date against a ranked SEC opponent in a five-game stretch, and LSU is up next. Alabama is 6-2 overall and 4-2 in SEC play, while Lane Kiffin’s Tigers sit at 6-2 and 3-2.
The Tide opened that brutal run by blowing out then-No. 16 Mississippi State in Starkville, then dropped back-to-back games at home against No.
2 Georgia and at No. 14 Tennessee.
Alabama looked more like itself in a win over Texas A&M before heading into its bye week, but one more major challenge is waiting.
LSU is coming off a bye as well after taking care of Auburn and Mississippi State in comfortable fashion. Those wins followed a stunning overtime loss at Kentucky, and next Saturday’s matchup in Death Valley shapes up as one of the biggest games on the board.
Alabama’s next game is Saturday, Nov. 7 at LSU. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m.
ET, and the game will air on ABC. Fans can also stream it with Fubo.
Here’s the rest of Alabama’s regular-season slate:
Sat., Nov. 14 at Vanderbilt - TBD
Sat., Nov. 21 vs.
Chattanooga - 2 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 28 vs.
Auburn - TBD
Week 9 also brings a full Saturday of college football across the country, including No. 5 Notre Dame vs.
Navy at noon on ABC, No. 3 Georgia vs.
No. 17 Florida at 3:30 p.m. on ABC, and No.
1 Miami vs. North Carolina at 7:30 p.m. on ABC.
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Mississippi State Is Forced Into A Texas QB Move That Matters To A&M
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Kaden Henderson is a big part of that momentum. The five-star linebacker turned in a standout performance in a recent high school game and is expected to push for a starting role once he gets to Texas A&M, which only adds to the anticipation around his arrival. He also confirmed he will be in town for the Aggies Nov. 14 game against Tennessee, a visit that should give him another close look at the program he may soon help anchor. [Read more 🡒]
Texas A&M Bye Week Puts One Frustrating Question Front And Center
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Marcel Reed remains the starter, which at least settles one part of the conversation, even if his play has left some room for debate. For Texas A&M, the bye is less about a reset than a chance to sharpen the game plan and get the offense and the rest of the roster in better shape before the schedule tightens again. [Read more 🡒]