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No. 1 Alabama is currently a 17-point home favorite against No. 6 Texas A&M, not the kind of odds you’d expect between a pair of undefeated division rivals.
But being such a massive underdog hasn’t deterred the Aggies one bit. In fact, they’re using it for motivation, said sophomore receiver Christian Kirk on Tuesday.
Video: WR Christian Kirk’s strong answer to A&M being heavy underdogs at Alabama: pic.twitter.com/WBjYyS7OUm
— Brent Zwerneman (@BrentZwerneman) October 18, 2016
Senior offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor echoed Kirk’s comments, saying the pressure of such a big game will only make Texas A&M play at a higher level.
Eluemunor: It's annoying to not be given a chance. They have great players, and it'll bring the best out of us on a great stage.
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) October 18, 2016
Eluemunor: I love my team. I know what this team can do. We worked hard to be 6-0. We've been counted out and haven't played the game yet.
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) October 18, 2016
The Crimson Tide (7-0, 4-0) has emerged as the national title favorites after bludgeoning an injury-depleted Tennessee squad last week, which might explain the huge point spread in its favor. The Aggies (6-0, 4-0) are hoping to do more than just cover the spread when they travel to Tuscaloosa for kickoff at 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday on CBS.
Marcus covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.
