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No. 8 Alabama Visits No. 14 Missouri; Kickoff Noon ET on ESPN/ABC

Oddsmakers lean to Alabama, with Ty Simpson’s efficient passing set against Missouri’s Ahmad Hardy-led ground game.

Overview

  • The top-15 SEC matchup at Faurot Field pits Alabama at 4-1 against undefeated Missouri at 5-0 in an 11 a.m. CT kickoff.
  • BetMGM lists Alabama around a 3-point favorite with a 51.5 over/under as of Friday, signaling expectations of a tight game.
  • The game airs nationally with Joe Tessitore, Jesse Palmer and Katie George on the call, and streams on the ESPN app and Fubo.
  • Alabama’s offense leans on Ty Simpson’s production (1,478 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, 70.3% completions), while its rushing output sits at 126.8 yards per game.
  • Missouri features national rushing leader Ahmad Hardy and averages 292 rushing yards per game, with a defense allowing just 62.4 on the ground, as it tries to halt Alabama’s six-game series streak following a 34-0 loss in 2024.