Shane Tucker

No. 2 Alabama (1-0) vs. Middle Tennessee State (1-0) When: Saturday, Sept. 12 at 3 p.m. CT Where: Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama Local weather on gameday: High of 79 degrees with 62 percent humidity and a 20 percent of precipitation...

After refuting talk Monday that Alabama is a “heavy favorite” against Middle Tennessee State this weekend, Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban took the time to better explain his reasoning Wednesday. Because like the majority of teams, many of whom are on the Crimson Tide’s schedule, the Blue Raiders play an uptempo, multiple-style offense that has given Alabama trouble in the past...

Alabama continued its preparations for its home opener against Middle Tennessee State on Wednesday. The Crimson Tide practiced in full pads inside the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility. Observations: - Freshman quarterback Blake Barnett was back at practice after missing Tuesday’s workout for an unknown reason...