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Alabama’s run defense will be the X-factor in matchup against Ole Miss

Alabama football is 1-2 in its three road games against Southeastern Conference opponents.

The Crimson Tide’s run defense was an issue in its two losses.

Alabama allowed 182 rushing yards versus Tennessee and 185 yards against LSU. Both teams totaled two rushing touchdowns apiece. Arkansas lost to the Tide at home; however, the Razorbacks collected 187 yards rushing with two scores. Alabama enters Saturday’s meeting with Ole Miss as the third-worst SEC defense against the run, averaging 185 yards per game. Mississippi, on the other hand, carries the SEC’s No. 1 rushing offense with 267.