Alabama-Louisville football: TV channel, game time, odds
By Andrew Olson
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Alabama vs. a Power 5 out-of-conference foe has become a Week 1 tradition in the Nick Saban era. This year, Alabama takes on Louisville on September 1, 2018. Below, find kickoff time and TV channel information for the Alabama-Louisville football game.
Alabama-Louisville football: TV channel, game time, odds
All times are ET. Odds via MyBookie.
TV channel: The Alabama-Louisville game will air on ABC.
Time: The Alabama-Louisville game kicks off at 8 p.m.
Location: The Alabama-Louisville game will be played at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.
Odds: Alabama is favored by 24.5 points.
Storylines
SDS News: Stats show first drive key to Louisville outcomes under Bobby Petrino
Bobby Petrino likes to take the ball if he wins the coin toss. A Louisville paper found that what happens on Louisville’s first drive often sets the tone of the game. In the past four seasons at Louisville, Petrino’s teams are 20-3 when they score on their first drive and 14-15 when they don’t.
SDS News: Petrino shares his thoughts on Alabama’s ongoing QB battle
Alabama released its depth chart Monday, but Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa were both listed at QB1. Bobby Petrino’s Louisville squad will prepare to face both quarterbacks, the coach told reporters.
“One of them only played a half and then cranked the ball deep and did a great job throwing the football. We’ve been having to prepare for both of them. They both can run, and they’re both big, 220-pound guys.”
SDS News: Alabama coach Nick Saban tells reporters not to assume anything on QB battle
When one reporter speculated that no announcement of the starting quarterback on Monday meant no announcement until Saturday, Saban was quick to correct him.
“I don’t think you should assume anything. If I’m ready to tell you, I’ll tell you. If I’m not, I won’t.”
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