Desmond Howard: ‘Alabama just might be vulnerable today’
By Adam Spencer
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No. 2 Alabama faces a tough road test on Saturday, traveling to Starkville to take on the No. 16 Mississippi State Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs will be eager to pick up a big win, but the Crimson Tide will be motivated to prove to the College Football Playoff committee that they deserve to be the No. 1 team in the country.
On Saturday morning’s SportsCenter, though, analyst Desmond Howard said he thinks the Tide could struggle against the Bulldogs (via 247Sports):
“Listen, hold onto your chairs, I know people can’t fathom the idea of Alabama losing a game, but I think Alabama just might be vulnerable today,” Howard said on SportsCenter. “When you look at the Tide, it’s all about the defense. They’re built on defense. And now, injuries are starting to add up on that side of the ball. They’re going to miss Shaun Dion Hamilton. He can make up for others’ mistakes. And Minkah Fitzpatrick, he’s a game-time decision.
“You’re going up against this Mississippi State offense with Nick Fitzgerald, a big quarterback who loves to run. Alabama just might be vulnerable today.”
Containing Fitzgerald will be a big key to Saturday’s game, as the Tide will have to stop him from running the ball first and make him beat them with his arm.
Saturday night’s game kicks off at 6 p.m. Central time and can be seen on ESPN.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
