TUSCALOOSA— ESPN’s College GameDay may be in T-Town next week.
Barring a loss this week against Tennessee, a top-10 battle is schedule for next week between Alabama and Texas A&M. The Southeastern Conference office made the announcement on Monday afternoon.
It will be the ninth time that both programs face each other, with the Crimson Tide holding a 6-2 record.
Head coach Nick Saban has guided Alabama to a 3-1 mark against the Aggies, since it joined the SEC in 2012 (lost 29-24 that year). Bryant-Denny Stadium will serve as this year’s venue, while CBS Sports’ commentary team of Verne Lundquist and Gary Danielson will have the call at 2:30 p.m. (CT) on Saturday, Oct. 22.
Stephen M. Smith is a senior analyst and columnist for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @Smsmith_TDALMag.
