On Saturday, the Alabama Crimson Tide will face off with the Ole Miss Rebels for the 64th time in Alabama football history.
This is one of the longest rivalries in Alabama football history and is also one of the most entertaining as well.
The Alabama Crimson Tide will be headed to Oxford, Mississippi to face the Rebels in a game that will, no doubt, be an incredible matchup.
The Rebels, who defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 42-41, are looking to redeem themselves after a rocky start to the season so far. Rebels’ quarterback Matt Corral finished the game strong. going 24-29 for 320 yards and 4 TD.s This game against Alabama will be a statement game to show what they’re capable of this season in the SEC West under former Alabama offensive coordinator, Lane Kiffin.
As for the Crimson Tide, who beat the Texas A&M Aggies, 38-19, the Tide is looking to continue their success on the road. Mac Jones put on a show and went 20-of-27 for 435 yards, 4 TDs, and 1 INT.
Simply put, for a team like Alabama, this is a chance to prove the hype isn’t unwarranted, and that the Crimson Tide is truly a playoff-contending team.
And for the Rebels, well, it’s simply a game to prove they’re better than they are given credit for, and are a team to watch out for in the SEC West.
The first-ever time these teams met was back in 1894 when the Rebels beat the Tide, 6-0.
Since 1894, there have been 62 other matchups between both teams.
Alabama has won 51 of the 63 matchups, while Ole Miss has won 10. There have also been two ties between the two teams as well.
Alabama has also won the last 4 straight matchups.
The last time the Rebels beat the Crimson Tide was in 2015, when the Rebels stunned the Tide in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 43-37.
Since then, it’s been all Alabama.
Under Nick Saban, the Crimson Tide is 11-2 against the Aggies.
Alabama has outscored Ole Miss, 495- 228, under Saban as well.
Simply put, this series never disappoints.
Especially with the fact that Lane Kiffin is facing Nick Saban for the first time since he left Tuscaloosa, this game is going to be epic.
Roll Tide!
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