GAME 8: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Missouri Tigers (6-1) at Alabama Crimson Tide (5-2)

Tuscaloosa, AL ~ 2:30/3:30 ABC

• Eli Drinkwitz is in his fifth season with Mizzy. He is 34-22 and 19-18 in the SEC. Including a 12-1 season at Appy State in 2019, he is 46-23 overall.
• Alabama is 5-2 with five straight wins against the Tigers – four in a row since Mizzou joined the SEC. Their last meeting came in the Tide’s 38-19 2020 National Championship season.
• Missouri QB Brady Cook (ankle) missed time last week but returned to the game. It is listed as “doubtful,” but not ruled out. Don’t be surprised if he plays. His replacement, Drew Pyne, is terrible. Leader Nate Noel (85 cars, 503 yards) is also questionable. TE Brett Norfleet (shoulder) is questionable to start.
• Bama safety Keon Sabb is out. Bray Hubbard takes his place.
• It’s homecoming for Alabama. The Tide honors the 1999 SEC championship team. Shaun Alexander and Chris Samuels (both 1996–1999) are honorary captains.
• The sky over Tuscaloosa is sunny with a high temperature of about 86°.
• TV announcers are Joe Tessitore and Jordan Rodgers with Katie George on the sidelines.
• Chris Stewart and Tyler Watts with Damion Square are on Alabama Radio.
• According to the points spread, Alabama is the Rat Poison favorite by 13.5 points at the time of publication. The over/under is around 54.5.

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