Alabama looks to build up on last week's win (image credit: getty)
The Alabama Crimson Tide will look to build on their big win in Week 12 over the then-No. 14-ranked LSU Tigers. They will host Mercer at Bryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The Bears have a 9-1 record (6-1 Southern Conference), while the Tide are 7-2 (4-2 Southeastern Conference) and ranked No. 10 in the nation.
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Alabama is highly favored, with ESPN's game predictor giving the school a 99% chance of winning the matchup. The game is set to start at 2 p.m. ET .
The first row of players are the expected starters.
WR-X
2
Williams, Ryan FR
18
Odom, Caleb FR
WR-Z
3
Henderson Jr., Emmanuel JR
WR-H
5
Bernard, Germie JR/TR
7
Adams, Cole RS FR
LT
74
Proctor, Kadyn SO
58
McVay, Miles RS FR
LG
52
Booker, Tyler JR
73
Alinen, Olaus RS FR
C
72
Brailsford, Parker RS SO/TR
55
Montgomery, Roq RS FR
RG
77
Roberts, Jaeden RS JR
56
VanDeMark, Geno RS JR/TR
RT
75
Formby, Wilkin RS FR
57
Pritchett, Elijah RS SO
TE-Y
81
Dippre, CJ SR/TR
87
Lewis Jr., Danny RS SO
TE-H
45
Ouzts, Robbie SR
80
Cuevas, Josh RS JR/TR
QB
4
Milroe, Jalen RS JR
15
Simpson, Ty RS SO
RB
26
Miller, Jam JR
22
Haynes, Justice SO
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Alabama's defense
The first row of players are the expected starters.
BAN
20
Latham, Jah-Marien RS SR
22
Overton, LT JR/TR
NT
96
Keenan III, Tim RS JR
44
Payne Jr., Damon RS JR
DT
50
Smith, Tim GR
23
Smith, James SO
WOLF
4
Russaw, Qua RS FR
34
Robinson, Que RS SR
19
Koht, Keanu RS JR
MIKE
11
Campbell, Jihaad JR
15
Jefferson, Justin SR/TR
STING
0
Lawson, Deontae RS JR
35
Alexander, Jeremiah RS SO
41
Okoronkwo, Justin FR
LCB
1
Jackson, Domani JR/TR
9
Mbakwe, Jaylen FR
SS
13
Moore, Malachi GR
6
Howard, Kameron SO/TR
FS
3
Sabb, Keon RS SO/TR
18
Hubbard, Bray SO
RCB
2
Brown, Zabien FR
7
Jones, DaShawn RS JR/TR
12
Mincey, Zavier FR
HUSKY
8
Smith, DeVonta RS JR
16
Morgan, Red FR
5
Mack, King SO/TR
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Alabama's special teams
The first row of players are the expected starters.
PT
86
Burnip, James RS SR
PK
14
Nicholson, Graham SR/TR
31
Talty, Conor RS FR
KO
14
Nicholson, Graham SR/TR
31
Talty, Conor RS FR
LS
48
Hibbett, Kneeland SR
H
86
Burnip, James RS SR
PR
7
Adams, Cole RS FR
9
Mbakwe, Jaylen FR
KR
3
Henderson Jr., Emmanuel JR
9
Mbakwe, Jaylen FR
7
Adams, Cole RS FR
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How to watch Mercer vs. Alabama? Streaming options for clash between SEC and FCS school
The game will be available on the SEC Network+. This is not a channel, but a complementary offering for the SEC Network. It's available through the ESPN App for the subscribers of AT&T TV, Cox, DIRECTV, DISH Network, Optimum, Sling TV, Spectrum TV, Suddenlink, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Verizon Fios, Xfinity TV, YouTube TV and Vidgo.
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The game will also air on ESPN+, which is available nationwide through a subscription.
How to listen to Mercer vs. Alabama? Radio stations for Week 12's Crimson Tide game
The game will be available for those in the Tuscaloosa area through Tide 100.9 FM and WTBC 1230 AM "The Home of Alabama Sports." Mercer Bears fans in the Macon, Georgia area can listen to The Bear 103.9 FM.
The game will be available nationwide on Sirius XM through channel 191.
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Andrés Linares
Andres is an analyst who has reported on college basketball and college football at Sportskeeda since 2023. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in law from Universidad Metropolitana in Venezuela, and has minor in International Relations. Andres holds a college certificate in Sports Entities Management from Unisport Management School in Spain. He is also an alumnus of the FIFA/CIES International Programme in Sports Management by FIFA and Universidad Metropolitana, and has been accepted into the Harvard CORe online program for which he was awarded a grant.
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