Phil Steele identifies 3 strongest opponents for Alabama, explains his concern
By Keith Farner
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Phil Steele has found 3 strong opponents on Alabama’s schedule this season, but one of them stands out from the group.
Speaking on “The Next Round,” the popular magazine publisher said, “On Alabama’s schedule, the toughest game in my mind is going to be A&M because it’s on the road, as we know Bama’s been struggling on the road the last few years, playing really good at home. I think they take care of business with Texas and LSU at home. I’m concerned about the A&M game.”
The Oct. 7 game in College Station is the 3rd SEC game this season for Alabama after Ole Miss and Mississippi State the previous 2 weeks. The Texas game is set for Sept. 9.
Alabama won last year in Tuscaloosa, 24-20, after the Aggies won the 2021 meeting in College Station 41-38.
Seth Small made a 28-yard field goal as time expired as Texas A&M upset top-ranked Alabama end the Crimson Tide’s winning streak at 19 games.
Toughest game on Alabama’s schedule this season? @philsteele042 says Texas A&M@AlabamaFTBL @AggieFootball @SEC pic.twitter.com/VLAfpvtrut
— The Next Round (@NextRoundLive) July 24, 2023
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
