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Nick Saban sends daunting ‘trap game’ warning to Alabama ahead of Mississippi State game

The No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide have a tough matchup in Week 5 as they go on the road to take on the No. 16 Mississippi State Bulldogs. It’s a contest that led former head coach Nick Saban to admit that he always had trouble against this particular opponent in his career. On Friday, he issued a warning to the program not to get caught in a trap […] The post Nick Saban sends daunting ‘trap game’…

Nick Saban sends daunting ‘trap game’ warning to Alabama ahead of Mississippi State game

Alabama’s upcoming matchup against Mississippi State on October 3 has earned the nickname "trap game" for Nick Saban, the former head coach. During a recent appearance on the "Pat McAfee Show," Saban expressed his difficulty in preparing his players for this particular opponent. He emphasized the importance of focusing on execution and maintaining composure in hostile environments, highlighting the raucous atmosphere at Mississippi State's stadium.

Despite the challenging nature of the game, Saban's record against Mississippi State while coaching Alabama stands at an impressive 21-1, indicating his team's success in defeating the Bulldogs. The highly anticipated contest is set to begin at 12 p.m. EST.

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