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Overview:

On Saturday, October 22nd, at 3:30 P.M. the #6 Texas A&M Aggies will be on the road to take on the #1 Alabama Crimson Tide.

The Crowd:

“The Crowd” projects a final score of Alabama 37.8 – Texas A&M 20.8 with an over/under of 58.9.

Mark May:

Mark May is predicting a final score of Alabama 42 – Texas A&M 27.

2016-17 Statistics (127 total teams):

Passing offense: Texas A&M 258.5 YPG > Alabama 239.0 YPG

Rushing offense: Texas A&M 274.3 > Alabama 265.7 YPG

Scoring offense: Alabama 45.4 PPG > Texas A&M 40.2 PPG

Scoring defense: Alabama 15.0 PPG > Texas A&M 19.2 PPG

Passing defense: Alabama 210.1 > Texas A&M 278.2 YPG

Rushing defense: Alabama 63.9 > Texas A&M 159.3 YPG

Turnover Margin Per Game: Texas A&M +1.4 > Alabama +0.6

Strength of schedule:

Alabama is (7-0) with wins over USC, Western Kentucky, Ole Miss, Kent State, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Tennessee.  Texas A&M is (6-0) with wins over UCLA, Prairie View A&M, Auburn, Arkansas, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Summary:

The two top teams in the SEC clash with national title implications on the line.  Both teams rank in the top 25 in scoring offense and scoring defense.  Alabama leads the nation in fewest rushing yards allowed per game, so that should make the potent Texas A&M offense more one dimensional.  The Crimson Tide secondary is a bit vulnerable so I think the Aggies can put up some points.  Alabama has been steamrolling on offense so Texas A&M will have to force several turnovers to have any chance.  Alabama freshman quarterback Jalen Hurts continues to improve each week and that spells trouble for the opposition.  Ultimately, Alabama should win this game at home, but it won’t be a blowout.

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