Alabama will take on the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Touchdown Alabama’s staff predicts how Alabama will fare this week as well as other games.
STEPHEN M. SMITH / SENIOR REPORTER
Alabama 40 – Southern Miss 6
Key Insight: ”Alabama has to continue establishing the RPO scheme with Tua Tagovailoa and receivers, but also shore up the offensive line with a ground game. The defense needs to not have penalties, make strong tackles and continue to grow in understanding assignment football ”
Other Big Game Predictions:
Georgia over Notre Dame
Season Record: 5-2
JUSTIN SMITH / SCOUTING/RECRUITING ANALYST
Alabama 51 – Southern Miss 10
Key Insight: “This game is another one, where the Tide’s freshmen will get a chance to earn some pivotal game experience, especially on the defensive side of the ball with two new players, who have stepped up in Justin Eboigbe and Jordan Battle. Although the Tide had great success with the RPO against South Carolina on offense, they still will want to establish some resemblance of a run game. Look out for Alabama running more run plays.”
Other Big Game Predictions:
Georgia over Notre Dame
Season Record: 6-1
PATRICK DOWD / BREAKING NEWS REPORTER
Alabama 56– Southern Miss14
Key Insight: “Alabama needs to continue to gain experience on the defensive side of the ball now that another freshman in Justin Eboigbe will start. Don’t be surprised if Southern Miss quarterback Jack Abraham finds marginal success during some points of the game but the talent disparity will raise its head quickly. Expect Tua Tagovailoa and the offense to continue to do its thing and rack up a ton of yards and points throughout the entire matchup. ”
Other Big Game Winners:
Georgia over Notre Dame
Season Record: 7-0
