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Keon Keeley 'has a role' for Alabama defense, but is he the answer for Tide's pass rush?
Defensive coordinator Kane Wommack says Keon Keeley 'has a role' for Alabama football after Missouri. Is he the answer for the Tide's pass rush?
The No.8 Alabama Crimson Tide (4-1) travels to Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium to face the No. 14 Missouri Tigers (5-0) in a Big Ten matchup.
The No. 6 Alabama football team went on the road this past Saturday and beat No. 16 Missouri 27-24 to stay unbeaten in SEC play. The Crimson Tide relied on clutch plays and gutsy play-calling in its hard-fought victory over its third straight ranked opponent.
Ole Miss and Texas A&M remain undefeated, though Texas and Alabama both took major strides this past Saturday toward the top of the conference pecking order. The Longhorns and Crimson Tide both knocked off previously unbeaten, Texas overpowering Oklahoma and Alabama edging Missouri.
Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer shared the injury status of a handful of players after the Crimson Tide's win against Missouri.
It was announced on Monday, October 13 that the showdown between the two preseason SEC contenders would take place at 2:30 p.m. CT with the game being broadcast nationally on ABC. Last season's game kicked off at 11:00 a.m. CT, and finished with a 27-24 victory for the Crimson Tide.
Alabama football is averaging more than two fourth-down attempts per game, most in the SEC. Tide OC Ryan Grubb revealed how that key decision is made.