2015 SEC West Football Predictions: Alabama Crimson Tide
By Ryan Summers
May 16, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; A view of AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, before the game between the Texas Rangers and the Cleveland Indians at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Week 1 – Sept. 5: Wisconsin, AT&T Stadium – Arlington, Texas
The Crimson Tide start off the season with a huge non-conference game that will highlight the prime time schedule during week one. The top SEC and Big 10 schools will duke it out in this early season neutral site game at Cowboys Stadium.
Neutral site games have been like home turf for the Tide over the past five seasons. Since 2010, the Tide are 9-1 in neutral site games including postseason bowl games and conference championships.
This season I think the outcome will continue to be the same for Alabama at a neutral site in 2015. Despite Saban being disappointed with not having a definitive starting quarterback and not a lot of confidence in his team leaders under center, I believe the Crimson Tide show up on the biggest stages.
Alabama and Wisconsin will have a battle that highlights the running games of both teams, but Bama’s defense will shine and win the game for the Tide.
Record after week 1: 1-0
Next: Week 2: Middle Tennessee