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UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE RECORD: 5-1, 2-1 SEC RANKING: NO. 7 HEAD COACH: NICK SABAN
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TEXAS A&M AGGIES RECORD: 5-2, 2-2 SEC RANKING: NO. 21 HEAD COACH: KEVIN SUMLIN
AT A GLANCE KICKOFF: 2:30 p.m. Bryant-Denny Stadium TV: CBS RADIO: 95.3 FM, 99.1 FM THE LINE: Alabama by 13
INSIDE ■ THE CALL: Executive Sports Editor Tommy Deas breaks down the AlabamaTexas A&M game | 2F ■ STAFF PICKS: The Tuscaloosa News sports writers offer their predictions for the game | 2F ■ PLAYERS TO WATCH: Inside look at three Alabama players and three Texas A&M players to keep an eye on today | 3F ■ THE EDGE: Texas A&M offense vs. Alabama’s defense | 3F
COVER STORY | 6F
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Mostly sunny Hi: 76 Lo: 47
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