Tuesday Gameday Vitals | Alabama

Game Day Vitals

• Who | Mississippi State Bulldogs (7-0, 3-0 SEC) vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (7-0, 4-0 SEC)
  
• When | Saturday, October 27, 7:30p.m. (Central)
• Where | Tuscaloosa, Alabama - Bryant Denny Stadium
• Tube | ESPN - Play-by-Play: Brad Nessler; Color Analyst: Todd Blackledge; Sideline: Holly Rowe [Ch. 206 DirecTV, Ch. 602 AT&T Uverse]
  
• Tickets | StubHub
• Spread | Alabama by 24
• Series Record | (From Alabama's Game Notes):

The game marks the 97th meeting between the Crimson Tide and the Bulldogs in a series that dates back to 1896. Alabama currently leads 74-18-3 and has won the previous four games against Mississippi State. Last year's contest in Starkville resulted in a 24-7 victory for the Tide.

Opponent Information

• Alabama Profile | University of Alabama, Southeastern Conference, School's Athletics Website
• Season to Date | 7-0, 4-0 SEC (Season Stats)
• Last Week | Alabama 44, Tennessee 13
• Who's covering Alabama | Roll Bama Roll, SBNation [Twitter] - Cecil Hurt, Tuscaloosa News [Twitter] - Laken Litman, BamaMag.com [Twitter] OTHER TWITTERERS: Kleph, ShirtsOrSkins, RBRTodd
• Of Interest | This is the first time that Mississippi State and Alabama have met where both teams were undefeated since the 1942 season, when both were 1-0.
  

Coaches & Players

• Head coach | Nick Saban (Kent State, '73) 6th season (57-12 Alabama, 148-54-1 overall)
  
• Top assistants | OC: Doug Nussmeier (Idaho, '94) DC: Kirby Smart (Georgia, '99)
  
• Key Offensive Players | Check out our position previews and comparisons all throughout this week for more information on Alabama's key players.
• Key Defensive Players | Check out our position previews and comparisons all throughout this week for more information on Alabama's key players.