Expert Predictions for the Alabama vs Texas A&M Game

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Adam Kramer

No. I don't see it. I do see Texas A&M having some offensive success. While the running game might not shine against Alabama, the threat of it will open some plays up. Trevor Knight should also be able to make some plays on the ground. This game won't be Tennessee-Alabama rebooted. But Knight can also turn the ball over, and this is the wrong team to do that against given the way the defense produces offense. Plus, it feels like Alabama is finding itself on offense. This has the look and feel of a special team slowly finding its way.

Still, A&M is quite good. I think the score is reflective of two good teams touching gloves.

Barrett Sallee

No, but I'll certainly take Texas A&M and those points—up to 19.5 in some spots, according to Odds Shark—that Vegas seems to want to hand out. This is a complete Aggie team that leads the SEC in rushing (274.3 YPG), has a mobile quarterback who's making good decisions most of the time and should be better defensively now that it's had a bye week to recover from that wild affair against Tennessee. That said, the work Crimson Tide offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin has done with that offense—particularly quarterback Jalen Hurts—is stunning. Texas A&M will hang, but a late turnover from Knight will cost the Aggies.

Chris Walsh

No. Texas A&M's best hope for this game was probably for Alabama to be worn down at this point like it was last year while taking advantage of coming off a bye. But Alabama is on a roll, the defense looks incredible the way it's been scoring and the running game is now in gear as well. Most of Alabama's big games over the past couple of years have been away from Tuscaloosa, so the fans, who are still upset about the 2012 loss, will be fired up.

Greg Couch

Short and sweet: No. No way. No chance. A&M might be able to score a lot, though I'll believe that when I see it. And I still think Alabama's offense isn't as dominant as some people might believe. But to go into Alabama with no defense? Forget it.

Michael Felder

It would certainly seem possible given the bevy of ingredients that mirror the 2012 game from the A&M side. A quarterback who can outrun defenders? Check. Talented wide receivers who ?can win 50-50 balls? Check. A coach who's willing to use his quarterback in the run game to create linebacker and safety conflicts that help receivers get open? Check. This game should play into the 40s, which would mean A&M is there late with a shot. However, given Alabama's remarkable ability to score points without ever letting Hurts touch the ball, I'm riding with the Tide.

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