TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- For Alabama -- No. 1 in the polls, but No. 2 in the College Football Playoff selection committee rankings -- this week will be an adjustment.
The Crimson Tide is coming off a physical 24-10 win over LSU. The Tigers field a power-run offense, which takes a toll on defenders.
Now, the Crimson Tide must turn its attention to Mississippi State, a physical team that also prefers to spread defenses out.
"I think Mississippi State is really a good team," Alabama coach Nick Saban said while praising Bulldogs coach Dan Mullen. "They've had a great year.