It is used to playing in hostile environments and having the world against it; however, this Alabama team – which has six true freshmen starters – will enter its most chaotic venue thus far as it will play at Kyle Field on Saturday in College Station, Texas via CBS at 2:30 p.m.
Texas A&M is coming off a bye week, but unlike the Crimson Tide, its week off came on the heels of an uninspired win over Arkansas. Regardless of its 3-2 start, Nick Saban and Alabama are not overlooking the Aggies.
Jimbo Fisher has an elite offense and a defensive coordinator in Mike Elko, who has this group much improved.
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For the Tide, the keys to this game on discipline, focus and playing assignment football.
Despite it winning its last three meetings against the Aggies at Kyle Field, TAMU was the national media’s choice to beat Alabama.
While football is the ultimate team sport, yours truly of Touchdown Alabama Magazine names four players and an entire unit that have the most importance for the Tide in this matchup.
Listed below are the five names/aspects needed for Alabama to win.
1. Landon Dickerson, OL
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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
