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Finebaum: Alabama’s travel plans tells Mississippi State that Tide is ‘thinking about Georgia’
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Key Points:
- Alabama deviated from the usual travel routine by staying in Tuscaloosa on Friday night and traveling to Starkville on Saturday morning for their game against Mississippi State, which kicks off at 11 a.m. at Davis Wade Stadium.
- SEC Network analyst Paul Finebaum suggested Alabama’s late travel plans indicate they are prioritizing their upcoming game against Georgia, implying they expect an easy win over Mississippi State based on a long-standing winning streak.
- Alabama has defeated Mississippi State in 16 consecutive games since 2007, excluding the 2024 and 2025 seasons when the teams did not meet.
- Former Alabama safety Roman Harper noted that the change in routine could affect player performance, as athletes often thrive on consistent game-day preparations.
- The Alabama vs. Mississippi State game will be broadcast on ABC.
