RAT POISON: 5 expectations for Alabama vs. Mercer

Here are five things to keep in mind when Alabama faces off against Mercer.

The top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide earned a win over then-No. 14 Miami in the season opening contest. Though the game was expected to end with an Alabama win, such a dominant performance from a young team was not fully expected.

For the Week 2 matchup, the Crimson Tide will welcome in Mercer for their home-opener.

According to ESPN’s Football Power Index, Alabama has a 99.9% chance of winning the game. So, while there may not be many game-related storylines to follow, there are multiple things to keep an eye on as the Crimson Tide takes the field.