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Jalen Milroe will lead the Alabama Crimson Tide (1-0) into their battle versus the Texas Longhorns (1-0) at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET.
The Longhorns are expected to lose by at least a touchdown (currently +7) versus the Crimson Tide (with an over/under of 56 points).
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Game Info for Alabama vs. Texas
- Game Day: Saturday, September 9, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Stadium: Bryant-Denny Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | -7 | -108 | -111 | 56 | -110 | -110 | -273 | +219 |
Alabama Pick Insights
- Alabama has compiled a perfect 1-0-0 record against the spread this season.
- When it has played as at least 7-point favorites this season, Alabama is 1-0 against the spread.
- In Alabama’s one games with a set total, one has hit the over (100%).
Alabama Stats & Insights
- Alabama averaged 41.1 points per game last year, 19.5 more than Texas gave up per outing (21.6).
- Alabama was 5-5 against the spread and 9-2 overall last season when the team scored more than 21.6 points.
- Alabama averaged 108.7 more yards per game (477.2) than Texas allowed per outing (368.5) last year.
- In games that Alabama churned out more than 368.5 yards last season, the team was 4-5 against the spread and 8-2 overall.
- Last year Alabama ran for 69.9 more yards per game (195.7) than Texas allowed per outing (125.8).
- Last season Alabama had a 4-4 ATS record and an 8-1 overall record in games the team rushed for over 125.8 yards.
- Last year Alabama turned the ball over 16 times, two more than Texas’ takeaways (14).
Alabama’s Best Players
- Bryce Young’s previous season stat line: 3,328 passing yards (256 per game), 245-for-380 (64.5%), 32 touchdowns and five picks. He also rushed for 185 yards on 49 carries with four rushing TDs.
- Jahmyr Gibbs took 151 carries for 926 yards (71.2 per game) and scored seven touchdowns last year. When it comes to receiving, he caught 44 passes for 444 yards (34.2 per game) and three TDs.
- Jase McClellan posted 655 rushing yards on 112 carries and seven touchdowns last season.
- In the previous year, Jermaine Burton grabbed 40 passes (on 64 targets) for 677 yards (52.1 per game). He also found the end zone seven times.
- Ja’Corey Brooks tacked on 674 yards on 39 grabs with eight touchdowns. He was targeted 68 times, and averaged 51.8 receiving yards per game.
- Will Anderson Jr. did his thing last season with an incredible stat line of 10 sacks, 13 TFL, 44 tackles, and one interception.
- DeMarcco Hellams was a wrecking ball on the field, collecting 87 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and one interception last year.
- Brian Branch collected two interceptions while adding 69 tackles, 10 TFL, three sacks, and two passes defended last year.
Texas Betting Insights
- Texas has not covered the spread in a game yet this year in one game with a set total.
- Texas’ one games with a set total this year have all gone under the over/under.
Texas Pick Insights
- Texas put up 34.5 points per game last year, 16.3 more than Alabama surrendered (18.2).
- Texas was 8-3 against the spread and 8-3 overall last year when the team recorded more than 18.2 points.
- Texas averaged 111.2 more yards per game (429.4) than Alabama allowed per contest (318.2) last year.
- In games that Texas churned out more than 318.2 yards last season, the team was 8-3 against the spread and 8-3 overall.
- Last season Texas ran for 57.6 more yards per game (188) than Alabama allowed per contest (130.4).
- Last year Texas had a 6-3 ATS record and a 7-2 overall record in games the team ran for more than 130.4 yards.
- Texas turned the ball over 12 times last season, two fewer times than Alabama forced turnovers (14).
Texas’ Best Players
- Quinn Ewers threw for an average of 167.5 yards passing per contest and threw for 15 touchdowns last season.
- Bijan Robinson compiled 1,578 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns on the ground in addition to 314 receiving yards and two touchdowns through the air during last year’s campaign.
- Roschon Johnson rushed for 554 yards and five touchdowns last season.
- Xavier Worthy averaged 58.5 receiving yards and racked up nine receiving touchdowns over the course of the 2022 season.
- Jordan Whittington caught 50 passes last season on his way to 652 yards and one receiving touchdown.
- Ja’Tavion Sanders played his way to five receiving touchdowns and 613 receiving yards (47.2 ypg) last season.
- Barryn Sorrell proved to be a menacing defender last year, recording 5.5 sacks, seven TFL and 40 tackles.
- Jaylan Ford was a force on the field last season with 110 tackles, nine TFL, two sacks, and four interceptions.
