 BY MATTHEW ALBRIGHT | Staff writer Alabama is coming to Tiger Stadium for a hugely anticipated game Saturday. Our sports staff is getting you all geared up: - Here's a look at how Nick Saban sized up the Tigers.
- Here's a look at the battle that's fought long before either team takes the field: recruiting.
- Here's how the College Football Playoff committee ranked the two teams — and why that makes this a massively important game.
We'll have more for you as gameday draws near.
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