The way to watch, workers predictions for Utah State

Prime-ranked Alabama will play inside Bryant-Denny Stadium to open the 2022 season when it hosts the Utah State Aggies. As we await the Crimson Tide’s first dwelling opener since 2011 to kick off, right here is vital data to know, in addition to BOL workers predictions, for right this moment’s sport.

STAFF PREDICTIONS

Charlie Potter: Alabama 49, Utah State 9

Utah State travels to Tuscaloosa with a win already in its pocket, however that Week 0 victory over UConn didn’t come as straightforward as anticipated. The Huskies rushed for 245 yards and averaged greater than six yards per carry (6.3) on the bottom. With Alabama’s depth at working again and the best way its first-team offensive line has progressed this preseason, the Crimson Tide offense may have an enormous evening, and that’s earlier than even mentioning final yr’s Heisman Trophy winner.

Travis Reier: Alabama 48, Utah State 10

Blake Anderson has gained convention titles at Arkansas State and Utah State. He might win one other in 2022, however the Aggies do not have close to sufficient to get the job carried out in Tuscaloosa.

Kirk McNair: Alabama 42, Utah State 10

Utah State has already performed a sport this season, normally thought of “most enchancment between first and second video games” benefit, nevertheless it didn’t go nice, a 31-20 win over UConn. The Aggies have some gifted ability gamers, however not sufficient total expertise to be anticipated to offer a problem.

Hank South: Alabama 48, Utah State 10

Alabama takes management of the sport early and appears sharp in its season opener, firing on all cylinders by the second half.

Tim Watts: Alabama 45, Utah State 11

An excessive amount of firepower for the Tide on this one. The house opener must be one for Alabama followers, and a long-awaited season will likely be underway. Good likelihood for Will Anderson to place his title within the Heisman Trophy race, and a group that may be free and aggressive ought to put the sport out of attain early. Ought to be an ideal alternative for some younger gamers to introduce themselves to the school soccer world.

INFORMATION TO KNOW

Kickoff time: 6:30 p.m. CT
Location: Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Venue: Bryant-Denny Stadium
Capability: 100,077

Tv: SEC Community
– Play-by-play: Tom Hart
– Analyst: Jordan Rodgers
– Sideline: Cole Cubelic

Radio: Crimson Tide Sports activities Community
– Play-by-play: Chris Stewart
– Analyst: John Parker Wilson
– Sideline/Host: Roger Hoover

Satellite tv for pc radio: CTSN on Sirius/XM 81

Collection report: Alabama leads 2-0
Final assembly: Oct. 29, 2005
– Alabama 35, Utah State 3

Level unfold: Alabama -41.5

AROUND THE SEC

Thursday, Sept. 1

Tennessee 59, Ball State 10

Missouri 52, Louisiana Tech 24

Saturday, Sept. 3

11 a.m. – Sam Houston at Texas A&M (SECN)

2:30 p.m. – Georgia vs. Oregon (ABC)

2:30 p.m. – Cincinnati at Arkansas (ESPN)

3 p.m. – Troy at Ole Miss (SECN)

6 p.m. – Utah at Florida (ESPN)

6 p.m. – Miami (OH) at Kentucky (SECN+)

6 p.m. – Mercer at Auburn (SECN+)

6 p.m. – Elon at Vanderbilt (SECN+)

6:30 p.m. – Memphis at Mississippi State (ESPNU)

6:30 p.m. – Georgia State at South Carolina (SECN+)

Sunday, Sept. 4

6:30 p.m. – Florida State at LSU (ABC)

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