Alabama To Play Fresno State In 2017

Alabama and Fresno State both announced Thursday that the two schools have agreed to play a non-conference football game on Sept. 9, 2017 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Per CBSSports.com:

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The Crimson Tide announced Thursday that it would play host to Fresno State on Sept. 9, 2017 in the first-ever meeting between the Bulldogs and Tide. Alabama last played a Mountain West opponent in 2013, when it defeated Colorado State 31-6.

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Reports surfaced earlier this month that Alabama plans to open the 2017 season against Florida State, but that has not been confirmed yet.