Overview
- Bryant-Denny Stadium hosts the first-ever meeting between the Crimson Tide and the Panthers.
- Coverage will stream on SEC Network+, with Jay Alter and Rocky Boiman on the call and Tori Petry on the sideline.
- Eastern Illinois enters 3-9 on a six-game losing streak after an Ohio Valley Conference slate.
- The $560,000 guarantee contrasts with the $1.9 million Alabama paid FBS Louisiana-Monroe in September.
- Following the Week 12 loss to Oklahoma, Alabama has cast this final home date as a reset before the Iron Bowl with opportunities for younger players.