No. 15 Mississippi (3-0, 0-0 SEC) at No. 13 Alabama (2-1, 0-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (CBS)
Line: Alabama by 7, in response to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Sequence report: Texas leads 58-10-2.
WHAT’S AT STAKE?
Two straight subpar performances have knocked Alabama from the High 10 f or the primary time in eight years — since a 2015 loss to Ole Miss, the truth is. A loss to the Rebels might bump the Crimson Tide nearer to the beforehand unthinkable place of unranked. A win wouldn’t make the considerations go away, however it might be an enormous step in the proper course. The Rebels have an opportunity to make an early assertion as contenders within the Southeastern Convention Western Division and snap a seven-game dropping streak to Alabama.
KEY MATCHUP
Alabama’s protection towards Jaxson Dart and the Ole Miss offense. The Tide offense has proven no indicators of having the ability to win a shootout, as evidenced by a 17-3 win over South Florida. So it as soon as once more falls to the protection has to include a big-play, fast-paced offense led by quarterback Jaxson Dart, working again Quinshon Judkins and (when wholesome) broad receiver Tre Harris.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Ole Miss: WR Jordan Watkins has stepped up bigtime since an damage to star receiver Tre Harris, who has practiced this week, in response to coach Lane Kiffin. Watkins has 15 catches for 290 yards, together with a career-high 119 towards Georgia Tech.
Alabama: QB Jalen Milroe is the starter once more after not enjoying a snap towards South Florida. Milroe wants assist from his supporting solid — notably the offensive line — and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, who can discover methods to utilize his QB’s working means.
FACTS & FIGURES
Alabama has gained the final seven conferences, outscoring Ole Miss by a median rating of 52.8-25.3. The Tide has three video games with 60-plus factors towards the Rebels in that span, together with a 723-yard, 63-point explosion in 2020. … Saban is 28-3 towards his former assistants however all three losses have come for the reason that 2021 season. Kiffin was his offensive coordinator from 2014-16. … The groups have met 12 earlier instances when each had been ranked, with Alabama profitable 9 of them. ,,, The Rebels are averaging 18.4 yards per completion, which leads all FBS faculties with 50 passes accomplished. … Ole Miss has gotten off to 3-0 begins in three consecutive seasons for the primary time since 2013-15.
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