There are several big-time college football games this weekend.
The Red River Showdown may be the featured matchup, but Alabama’s clash with rival Texas A&M is not too far behind.
As a matter of fact, one college football analyst is saying that tomorrow’s matchup may be “the most significant game” of Nick Saban’s Crimson Tide tenure.
Chris “The Bear” Fallica of FOX Sports brought that point up and discussed how it very well may be.
“Is Saturday the most significant game in the Saban era at Alabama?” Bear asked. “A loss would mean two losses by the end of October for the first time since his first season in 2007. National title hopes all but dashed, as may SEC West title chances…”
For a legendary coach as renowned as Saban, who is used to being in the hunt for SEC titles and national championships, tomorrow’s showdown against old “friend” Jimbo Fisher and his Aggies is absolutely critical.
“Would the loss signify the key Bama rivals in the SEC have arrived and closed the gap, with NIL meaning they are going nowhere? Or is it just a blip?” Fallica continued. “Interesting conversation, which I’m sure everyone will reach the same conclusion and react with level heads!”
Would the loss signify the key Bama rivals in the SEC have arrived and closed the gap, with NIL meaning they are going nowhere? Or is it just a blip? Interesting conversation, which I'm sure everyone will reach the same conclusion and react with level heads!
— Chris Fallica (@chrisfallica) October 3, 2023
While Alabama has enjoyed dominance over the Texas A&M Aggies in recent years, winning nine out of their last eleven meetings, the Aggies did manage to secure a memorable victory in their last encounter at Kyle Field.
Saban’s track record against SEC rivals and former assistant coaches of his (as Fisher is) is nothing short of remarkable.
But now Alabama is at a bit of a crossroads. It’s no secret that this year’s Tide is not a vintage Bama team. For them to win, they have to win ugly.
There’s nothing wrong with winning ugly. As a matter of fact, it’s an admirable ability. However, the fact remains that the 2023 Tide look to be Saban’s worst team in a number of years.
Considering the potential ramifications, do you think tomorrow’s game against Texas A&M is the most significant of the Saban era at Alabama?
