Alabama hosts Mississippi State on Saturday in Tuscaloosa. 14Powers.com previews this SEC football game and predicts the final score.
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Team Schedules/Results
Alabama
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/3 | vs. Utah State | 7:30 PM ET | SECN | W 55-0 |
| 9/10 | at Texas | 12:00 PM ET | FOX | W 20-19 |
| 9/17 | vs. Louisiana-Monroe | 4:00 PM ET | SECN | W 63-7 |
| 9/24 | vs. Vanderbilt | 7:30 PM ET | SECN | W 55-3 |
| 10/1 | at Arkansas | 3:30 PM ET | CBS | W 49-26 |
| 10/8 | vs. Texas A&M | 8:00 PM ET | CBS | W 24-20 |
| 10/15 | at Tennessee | 3:30 PM ET | CBS | L 49-52 |
| 10/22 | vs. Mississippi State | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN | |
| 11/5 | at LSU | TBA | ||
| 11/12 | at Ole Miss | TBA | ||
| 11/19 | vs. Austin Peay | 12:00 PM ET | ESP+ | |
| 11/26 | vs. Auburn | TBA |
Mississippi State
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/3 | vs. Memphis | 7:30 PM ET | ESPNU | W 49-23 |
| 9/10 | at Arizona | 11:00 PM ET | FS1 | W 39-17 |
| 9/17 | at LSU | 6:00 PM ET | ESPN | L 16-31 |
| 9/24 | vs. Bowling Green | 12:00 PM ET | SECN | W 45-14 |
| 10/1 | vs. Texas A&M | 4:00 PM ET | SECN | W 42-24 |
| 10/8 | vs. Arkansas | 12:00 PM ET | SECN | W 40-17 |
| 10/15 | at Kentucky | 7:30 PM ET | SECN | L 17-27 |
| 10/22 | at Alabama | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN | |
| 11/5 | vs. Auburn | TBA | ||
| 11/12 | vs. Georgia | TBA | ||
| 11/19 | vs. ETSU | TBA | ||
| 11/24 | at Ole Miss | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN |
College Football Ratings
| Rating | Alabama | Mississippi State |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN FPI | 3 | 14 |
| Sagarin | 3 | 14 |
| Massey Composite | 5 | 19 |
| PiRate Ratings | 3 | 14 |
Key Stats (per game)
| Stat | Alabama | Miss. State |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Offense | 45.0 | 34.6 |
| Scoring Defense | 18.1 | 21.9 |
| Total Offense | 513.0 | 427.6 |
| Rushing Offense | 236.7 | 93.0 |
| Passing Offense | 276.3 | 334.6 |
| Team Passing Eff. | 160.3 | 152.8 |
| Total Defense | 296.0 | 375.1 |
| Rushing Defense | 98.4 | 152.9 |
| Pass Yards Allowed | 197.6 | 222.3 |
| Team Pass Eff. Def. | 117.2 | 117.8 |
| Turnover Margin | -0.57 | 0.43 |
| 3rd Down Conv. Pct | 0.464 | 0.424 |
| 4th Down Conv. Pct | 0.400 | 0.667 |
| 3rd Down Conv. % Def. | 0.252 | 0.344 |
| 4th Down Conv. % Def. | 0.300 | 0.412 |
| Red Zone Offense | 0.882 | 0.955 |
| Red Zone Defense | 0.818 | 0.750 |
| Net Punting | 37.2 | 38.7 |
| Punt Returns | 19.3 | 8.3 |
| Kickoff Returns | 20.7 | 30.3 |
| First Downs Offense | 176.0 | 169.0 |
| First Downs Defense | 126.0 | 134.0 |
| Penalties/Game | 9.4 | 6.9 |
| Penalty Yards/Game | 79.9 | 71.0 |
Players to Watch
Alabama
QB Will Rogers, DB Emmanuel Forbes, RB Dillon Johnson, RB Joquavious Marks, OL LaQuinston Sharp, WR Austin Williams, WR Jaden Walley
Mississippi State
QB Byrce Young, LB Will Anderson, DB Jordan Battle, WR Jermaine Burton, DL Justin Eboigbe, OL Emil Ekiyor, RB Jahmyr Gibbs, TE Cameron Latu, LB Jalen Moody, DB Eli Ricks, LB Henry To’o To’o, OL Javion Cohen, PK Will Reichard
Injuries
Alabama
[WR] Aaron Anderson (Knee) – Questionable
[LB] Demouy Kennedy (Knee) – Out
[WR] Tyler Harrell (Foot) – Out
Mississippi State
None reported.
Source: statfox.com
Alabama vs. Mississippi State Football Series History
Alabama leads 83-16
Comments
Under Nick Saban, Alabama rarely loses back-to-back games but it has happened. Mississippi State is very strong this season but I’m going with Alabama to win this one by a touchdown.
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Mississippi St 28, Alabama 41
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Alabama 35, Mississippi State 28
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 6:00 PM CT (7:00 PM ET). You can watch this SEC football game on the ESPN Network.
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