Alabama football is set to hit the road for a SEC West matchup against Texas A&M.
Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CST. The game will be broadcast live on CBS.
The staff at Touchdown Alabama provide their predictions and analysis of the game.
STEPHEN M. SMITH / SENIOR REPORTER
Alabama 31 – Texas A&M 17
Key Insight: “Alabama’s offense can silence critics if it puts together a masterful game against one of the best defenses in college football.
Jalen Milroe needs a marquee performance in order to keep the Crimson Tide on pace for postseason goals and for him to possibly jump into Heisman contention. Alabama’s offensive line has a tough assignment against a talented defensive front, but the Tide must win one-on-one matchups against Texas A&M.
Defensively, Alabama has to constantly attack Max Johnson. The Tide has to stop the run as well, but its pass rush and secondary must come up huge.”
JUSTIN SMITH / SCOUTING/RECRUITING ANALYST
Alabama 34 – Texas A&M 31
Key Insight: “This game has the potential to be an outstanding SEC showdown. The Aggies have an explosive offense, who is averaging 450 plus yards a game, and the Crimson Tide’s defense is considered to be one of the nation’s best. Texas A&M is bringing in a tough defensive front, and Alabama has an offense that is finding some rhythm as Jalen Milroe gains confidence. The Tide pulls this one out in a tight game.”
Patrick Dowd / Alabama Beat Reporter
Alabama 20 – Texas A&M 17
Key Insight: “Alabama heads into Kyle Field today with a lot on the line against Texas A&M. Namely sole possession of the top of the SEC West. With a talented defense, experience quarterback and with its history of taking down the Crimson Tide, it’s been easy for many to pick the Aggies to come out on top. But Alabama has worked the past few weeks to develop its identity on offense and it’s defense is at the level where it will be able to keep it in the game and give Jalen Milroe and company enough opportunities to get the job done.”
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