The top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide will host the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday, Nov. 12, for an SEC matinee.
Mississippi State (4-5, 2-3 SEC) won't lack confidence following its stunning 35-28 victory over then-No. 4 Texas A&M. However, it doesn't get much tougher than a trip to Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Alabama (9-0, 6-0) pulled out a hard-fought victory over LSU but must be careful not to look ahead to the Iron Bowl showdown against Auburn—even if that doesn't seem likely for Nick Saban's team.
Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET, and ESPN will televise the conference clash.