Game Prediction: No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Utah State Aggies

Alabama is the preseason betting favourite to win the School Soccer Playoff nationwide championship they usually definitely seem to have the expertise to drag it off.

However discuss is affordable and whereas the Crimson Tide aren’t sometimes ones to make numerous noise in any case, it is time for them to return it up. Their journey begins towards an Aggies crew coming off a very nice 2021 season and a sport this fall already underneath their belts.

Here is what the BuckeyesNow employees expects in Saturday night time’s season-opener.

What is the betting line for Alabama vs. Utah State?

UTAH STATE at ALABAMA – Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Unfold: Alabama (-41.5) in SI SportsBook
O/U Whole: 62

Alabama vs. Utah State Predictions

Brendan Gulick: Alabama 56, Utah State 10

Watch this one for those who’re a sicko and you have got a bit of motion on it. If not, simply chalk up a giant win for the Crimson Tide.

In all seriousness, I really suppose Utah State is fairly strong they usually have a bunch of fine veteran gamers. However if you cannot win on the line of scrimmage towards Alabama, the sport is over earlier than it begins. Not attempting to be disrespectful, however the Aggies are 6-touchdown canines for a purpose.

Bama rolls.

Andrew Lind: Alabama 52, Utah State 17

Whereas the Aggies are the defending Mountain West champions, they’re merely no match for one of many two greatest groups in faculty soccer.

In spite of everything, they gave up 245 yards and greater than six yards per carry of their season opener towards UConn. What do you suppose Georgia Tech switch Jahmyr Gibbs goes to do behind a a lot bigger offensive line? I would not even trouble tuning in, except you are a fan of the Crimson Tide.

Caleb Spinner: Alabama 52, Utah State 10

This sport has “background noise” written throughout it. 

Bryce Younger returning to the Crimson Tide after a Heisman Trophy-winning season final 12 months is a significant a part of what makes Alabama’s offense terrifying. Younger ought to make the perfect together with his receiver choices even with out Jameson Williams (Detroit Lions) and John Metchie III (Houston Texans). 

Quarterback Logan Bonner shone brightly for the Aggies in 2021, recording 3,628 passing yards, which is best than many in the identical place at bigger faculties. His greatest goal throughout that season was Deven Thompkins, who’s at present taking part in in Tampa Bay with the Buccaneers, which can power Bonner to adapt early.

The -41.5 unfold SI Sportsbook has in favor of Alabama appears dramatic at first, however turns into an increasing number of affordable after it sits in your head. I gained’t enterprise too removed from it.

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