The Alabama Crimson Tide have been given a strong prediction before they take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
The Alabama Crimson Tide are gearing up for another tough SEC showdown this weekend, heading on the road to face off against the No. 16-ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs.
Mississippi State has turned itself around so far this season, following multiple years of being toward the bottom of the standings. This makes this game even tougher for the Crimson Tide, and the team will need to bring its A-game in this contest.
Alabama comes in ranked No. 7 in the country, having started the year 4-0, with two wins in SEC play. It has been a successful season for the Crimson Tide so far, with the team feeling very confident entering this game with the Bulldogs.
The Alabama offense seemed to fully get going last week, and they will try to bring more of the same on the road. But road games, especially in the SEC, are never easy, and this Bulldogs' team could create some problems for the Crimson Tide.
However, heading into the game, the Crimson Tide have been given a strong chance to take down the Bulldogs on the road. According to ESPN, Alabama has a 74.2 percent chance of winning this game over Mississippi State.
While the game does need to be played on the field and not on paper, this is a telling prediction for the potential outcome. However, Alabama can't overlook this Bulldogs team; otherwise, they could be prone to falling short on Saturday.
Quarterback Keelon Russell will need to continue his strong play to open the year, proving himself as the starter for this program. So far through the first four games, Russell has thrown for 1,129 yards with eight touchdowns and two interceptions.
Russell has also rushed for 168 yards and three touchdowns on the ground, showing his dual-threat ability. Keeping plays alive or extending drives with his legs will be crucial for Russell in this game, and he will be under a lot of pressure heading into the matchup.
Crowd noise could be an issue for Alabama in this game, and it's something that head coach Kalen DeBoer has discussed heavily beforehand. The Crimson Tide will need to start the game quickly, trying to silence the rowdy fan base that will be waiting for them,
Both teams want to earn a statement win, making this game one of the more important from this week's slate. Kickoff between the Crimson Tide and Bulldogs is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. PT/12:00 p.m ET from Davis Wade Stadium.
