Alabama at Mississippi State 10/16/2021
Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) fights off a tackle attempt by Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) on his way to a 46-yard touchdown pass reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) fights off a tackle attempt by Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) on his way to a 46-yard touchdown pass reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Oct. 16, 2021 07:58 PM EDT
Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) looks back at teammate wide receiver Slade Bolden (18) on his way to a 46-yard touchdown pass reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) looks back at teammate wide receiver Slade Bolden (18) on his way to a 46-yard touchdown pass reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Oct. 16, 2021 07:59 PM EDT
Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) sprints past a tackle attempt by a Mississippi State defender on his way to a 46-yard touchdown pass reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) sprints past a tackle attempt by a Mississippi State defender on his way to a 46-yard touchdown pass reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Oct. 16, 2021 07:59 PM EDT
Mississippi State wide receiver Malik Heath (4) is pushed out of bounds by Alabama defensive back Jalyn Armour-Davis (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State wide receiver Malik Heath (4) is pushed out of bounds by Alabama defensive back Jalyn Armour-Davis (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Oct. 16, 2021 08:03 PM EDT
Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) runs past Alabama linebacker Dallas Turner (15) for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) runs past Alabama linebacker Dallas Turner (15) for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Oct. 16, 2021 08:01 PM EDT
Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) is tackled by Alabama linebacker Christian Harris (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) is tackled by Alabama linebacker Christian Harris (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Oct. 16, 2021 08:02 PM EDT
Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) is sacked by Mississippi State linebacker Nathaniel Watson (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) is sacked by Mississippi State linebacker Nathaniel Watson (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Oct. 16, 2021 08:05 PM EDT
Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) is sacked by Mississippi State linebacker Nathaniel Watson (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) is sacked by Mississippi State linebacker Nathaniel Watson (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Oct. 16, 2021 08:04 PM EDT
Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) runs upfield against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) runs upfield against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Oct. 16, 2021 09:12 PM EDT
Mississippi State wide receiver Malik Heath (4) pulls in a pass reception for short yardage in front of Alabama defensive back Jalyn Armour-Davis (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State wide receiver Malik Heath (4) pulls in a pass reception for short yardage in front of Alabama defensive back Jalyn Armour-Davis (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Oct. 16, 2021 09:11 PM EDT
Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws as he is hit by Mississippi State linebacker Jett Johnson (44) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws as he is hit by Mississippi State linebacker Jett Johnson (44) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Oct. 16, 2021 09:12 PM EDT
Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) is upended by Mississippi State defenders after a short run during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) is upended by Mississippi State defenders after a short run during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Oct. 16, 2021 09:11 PM EDT
Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) runs upfield against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) runs upfield against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Oct. 16, 2021 09:12 PM EDT
Mississippi State defenders gang tackle Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State defenders gang tackle Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Oct. 16, 2021 09:12 PM EDT
Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) passes against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) passes against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Oct. 16, 2021 09:11 PM EDT
Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) passes against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) passes against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Oct. 16, 2021 09:13 PM EDT
Mississippi State running back Jo'quavious Marks (7) looks back at Alabama defensive back Josh Jobe (28) after catching a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State running back Jo'quavious Marks (7) looks back at Alabama defensive back Josh Jobe (28) after catching a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Oct. 16, 2021 09:11 PM EDT
Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) celebrates his interception of a Mississippi State pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) celebrates his interception of a Mississippi State pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Oct. 16, 2021 11:07 PM EDT
Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) comes up to cover Mississippi State running back Dillon Johnson (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) comes up to cover Mississippi State running back Dillon Johnson (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Oct. 16, 2021 11:12 PM EDT
Alabama defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe (92) rushes an incomplete pass by Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Alabama defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe (92) rushes an incomplete pass by Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Oct. 16, 2021 11:12 PM EDT
Alabama offensive lineman Emil Ekiyor Jr. (55) leads the blocking for running back Roydell Williams (23) left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Alabama offensive lineman Emil Ekiyor Jr. (55) leads the blocking for running back Roydell Williams (23) left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Oct. 16, 2021 11:22 PM EDT
Alabama wide receiver Traeshon Holden (11) is followed by Mississippi State cornerback Decamerion Richardson (30) on his way to a 29-yard touchdown on a pass reception during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Alabama wide receiver Traeshon Holden (11) is followed by Mississippi State cornerback Decamerion Richardson (30) on his way to a 29-yard touchdown on a pass reception during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Oct. 16, 2021 11:21 PM EDT
Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers throws a pass against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Alabama won 49-9. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers throws a pass against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Alabama won 49-9. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Oct. 16, 2021 11:28 PM EDT
Alabama head coach Nick Saban studies the field during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Alabama won 49-9. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Alabama head coach Nick Saban studies the field during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Alabama won 49-9. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Oct. 16, 2021 11:28 PM EDT
Alabama running back Roydell Williams (23) runs behind the block of offensive lineman Emil Ekiyor Jr. (55) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Alabama running back Roydell Williams (23) runs behind the block of offensive lineman Emil Ekiyor Jr. (55) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Oct. 16, 2021 11:23 PM EDT
Alabama wide receiver Traeshon Holden (11) runs into the end zone with a 29-yard touchdown pass reception during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Alabama wide receiver Traeshon Holden (11) runs into the end zone with a 29-yard touchdown pass reception during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Oct. 16, 2021 11:28 PM EDT
Mississippi State coach Mike Leach reacts to a replay on the stadium monitor during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Alabama in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Alabama won 49-9. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State coach Mike Leach reacts to a replay on the stadium monitor during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Alabama in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Alabama won 49-9. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Oct. 16, 2021 11:26 PM EDT
Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) celebrates his interception of a Mississippi State pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Alabama won 49-9. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) celebrates his interception of a Mississippi State pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Alabama won 49-9. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Oct. 16, 2021 11:28 PM EDT
Mississippi State defenders gang tackles Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State defenders gang tackles Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Oct. 16, 2021 11:29 PM EDT
Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) breaks a tackle-attempt by Mississippi State linebacker Jett Johnson (44) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) breaks a tackle-attempt by Mississippi State linebacker Jett Johnson (44) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Oct. 16, 2021 11:28 PM EDT
Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) runs for a first down while Mississippi State safety Jay Jimison (36) pursues during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) runs for a first down while Mississippi State safety Jay Jimison (36) pursues during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Oct. 16, 2021 11:29 PM EDT
UAB quarterback Tyler Johnston III (17) throws a pass against Southern Mississippi during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Hattiesburg, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (Dominic Gwinn/Hattiesburg American via AP)

UAB quarterback Tyler Johnston III (17) throws a pass against Southern Mississippi during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Hattiesburg, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (Dominic Gwinn/Hattiesburg American via AP)

Oct. 16, 2021 09:11 PM EDT
Southern Mississippi, left, and UAB face off at the line of scrimmage during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Hattiesburg, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (Dominic Gwinn/Hattiesburg American via AP)

Southern Mississippi, left, and UAB face off at the line of scrimmage during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Hattiesburg, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (Dominic Gwinn/Hattiesburg American via AP)

Oct. 16, 2021 09:12 PM EDT
FILE - Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) celebrates his interception of a Mississippi State pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Battle is among four players from the top-ranked Crimson Tide selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America team Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

FILE - Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) celebrates his interception of a Mississippi State pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Battle is among four players from the top-ranked Crimson Tide selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America team Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

Aug. 22, 2022 10:10 AM EDT