Will Alabama football secure first ranked win vs MSU? Our score prediction
Here are The Tuscaloosa News' prediction for Alabama vs. Mississippi State, and the storylines to watch for Saturday's game.
Alabama football will face Mississippi State in their first ranked SEC matchup of the 2026 season. The Crimson Tide will take on the Bulldogs in Starkville on Saturday, October 3, at 11 a.m. CT on ABC. The article from The Tuscaloosa News predicts that Alabama will secure its first ranked win, with a final score of 35-28. The key matchup will be between Alabama's No. 7 offense and Mississippi State's explosive offense led by Kamario Taylor.
Other storylines include Alabama's ability to contain Mississippi State's star receiver Anthony Evans III and whether Alabama's rushing attack can stop MSU's potent run game.
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