It’s early, but Week 3 of the 2015 college football season already has its most intriguing showdown: Ole Miss at Alabama.
The Rebels’ visit to Tuscaloosa is fascinating for many reasons, including the revenge factor connected with Ole Miss’ 23-17 upset of then-No. 1 Alabama last fall in Oxford. But the most interesting aspect might be the matchup of an irresistible force (the Rebels’ offense) meeting an immovable object (Alabama’s defense).
Alabama got an unexpected benefit from its 37-10 demolition of overmatched Middle Tennessee on Saturday. The Blue Raiders surprised the Tide with its offensive pace, which could pay huge dividends next week against the Rebels’ hurry-up scheme.