Ole Miss vs Alabama: Line, Prediction, TV Channel & Live Stream for SEC Football

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 02: Cameron Latu #81 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after pulling in this touchdown reception against the Mississippi Rebels during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 02, 2021 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 02: Cameron Latu #81 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after pulling in this touchdown reception against the Mississippi Rebels during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 02, 2021 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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SEC Football’s biggest matchup of the weekend, Alabama travels to Ole Miss for a Top 25 showdown with the Rebels. A head-to-head matchup in which Alabama holds a 53-10-2 all-time advantage, the Crimson Tide have also won the last six meetings between the two dating back to 2016, with Ole Miss’ last win coming back in 2015 in Tuscaloosa.

Coming off a bye week, Ole Miss enters this showdown with an 8-1 overall record, as well as a 4-1 mark in SEC Football play. The Rebels are also currently ranked as the No. 11 team in the country according to the latest College Football Playoff rankings, with their most recent contest having been a 31-28 road win two weeks ago at Texas A&M.

Averaging 37.4 PPG, the Rebels offense is led one of the SEC’s top rushing attacks led by running backs Quinshon Judkins and Zach Evans, as well as quarterback Jaxson Dart, one that averages 267.4 yards per game on the ground. Ole Miss also has three other primary receivers in Jonathan Mingo, Malik Heath, and Jordan Watkins, each of which have 20+ receptions this season.

On defense, the Rebels are allowing 21.6 PPG to opponents, and are led in tackles by four players with 50+ each in Troy Brown, AJ Finley, Tysheem Johnson, and Otis Reese. The Rebels pass rush has also impressed this season as Jared Ivey and Cedric Johnson each have four sacks apiece, while Khari Coleman, Tavius Robinson, and Austin Keys are also key names.

As for Alabama, the Crimson Tide are coming off a 32-31 loss on the road to LSU a week ago, one that dropped their record to 7-2 overall, as well as 4-2 in SEC Football play. The Crimson Tide are also ranked No. 9 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, which is their lowest ranking of the 2022 season so far.

Alabama’s offense currently ranks No. 6 nationally with an average of 41.8 PPG, a group that is led by the QB/RB duo of Bryce Young and Jahmyr Gibbs. Jase McClellan and Roydell Williams each also saw time a week ago at the running back position, while Ja’Corey Brooks, Jermaine Burton, Kobe Prentice, Cameron Latu, and Traeshon Holden could all make an impact in the receiving game.

On defense, Alabama is allowing 18.3 PPG to opponents, with DeMarcco Hellams, Henry To’oTo’o, and Brian Branch as the lone players who have 50+ tackles on the year. Will Anderson Jr and Dallas Turner have combined for 11 sacks this season as the Crimson Tide’s top two pass rushers, while others such as Jordan Battle, Jaylen Moody, and Kool-Aid McKinstry are also names to know.

Ole Miss vs Alabama Line, Spread, Over/Under

As of Thursday, Alabama is an 11.5-point favorite over Ole Miss according to FanDuel. The over/under is 64.5, while Alabama is -450 with Ole Miss at +340.

Ole Miss vs Alabama SEC Football Prediction

Despite their road struggles at times this season, I’ll say that Alabama bounces back to pick up a win here in Oxford. Yes, this game will be close, as well as potentially high scoring, but I’ll say that Alabama pulls away late, and wins this game by at least a touchdown. Prediction: Ole Miss 27, Alabama 38

What Channel is the Ole Miss vs Alabama Game On?

Played on Saturday, November 12, Ole Miss vs Alabama will begin at 3:30 PM ET on CBS from Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, MS.

Ole Miss vs Alabama Live Stream

Ole Miss vs Alabama can be found here on fuboTV.

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