2026 Alabama Crimson Tide vs Mississippi State Game Thread
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Key Points:
- Alabama Crimson Tide (4-0, 2-0) will face Mississippi State Bulldogs (4-0, 2-0) on October 3, 2026, in Starkville, MS, with kickoff around 11am/noon on ABC.
- Key injuries include Alabama's right tackle Jayvin James out, with Tyrell Miller expected to start; Mississippi State's defensive lineman Trevion Williams is out, and linebacker Zakari Tillman is also sidelined.
- Mississippi State boasts a strong offense led by Kamario Taylor and a talented receiving corps, while Alabama counters with a high-powered offense against a somewhat vulnerable MSU secondary.
- Weather conditions have improved with no thunderstorms expected, a high near 84°F, and cloudy skies forecasted for game time.
- Vegas currently favors Alabama by 5.5 points with an over/under of 60.5; the game will be broadcast by Sean McDonough, Greg McElroy, and Katie George on ABC.
