JessN: Texas A&M Preview: Bama wants revenge, but will Young's injury allow it?

[JessN]

Texas A&M Preview: Bama wants revenge, but will Young’s injury allow it?
by Jess Nicholas, TideFans.com Editor-In-Chief

Somewhere around the end of the first quarter of last week’s game over Arkansas, it’s a good bet a lot of Alabama fans were looking forward to this matchup and licking their chops.

Texas A&M scored the upset of the year in 2021 when, behind QB Zach Calzada having a once-in-a-lifetime, out-of-body experience for the Aggies, the Aggies knocked the Crimson Tide from the ranks of the unbeaten. That set up the inevitable revenge game in 2022, this time with the game being played in Tuscaloosa instead of College Station.

The Aggies haven’t given anyone the idea that they might be competitive this time around, either. The Aggies have yet to find competency at the quarterback, their best receiver is out, and the defense, which was supposed to be able to win games singlehandedly, has been gettable, especially by good running teams. Yet all that changed when Bryce Young went down on a scramble, injuring a shoulder, and being – solely our projection here at TideFans.com, mind you – out for this game unless it’s an emergency situation.

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[Saban4Ever]

Thanks, Jess. 10 points is a little too close for me for this game. lol. I predict something like 38-17 or 41-17. One of our scores will be either a punt return or pick 6.

It's hard to predict a score not knowing who the QB will be for Bama (I don't think it matters for Texas AM offense).

The atmosphere will be awesome. Wish I could attend the game. I also wish it was about an hour sooner because I have to get up early on Sunday. lol.

Hopefully one or two of their DL will be in the transfer portal next year after they see how average Jimbo and Texas AM's season will be.

RTR!

 

[BamaFlum]

That’s a bit too close for comfort!

 

[DrollTide]

FLAGGED! How am I supposed to enjoy my chips if there is only a 10 point margin?

 

[BamaDMD]

Great write-up Jess. 2 points to make:

1. I hope it is total domination as the categories tend to make it.

2. As I said in a thread over a week ago, NEVER brag on special teams during the year. It's not as much a superstitious thing (ok maybe a little) as it is this group it is a "head game" much like golf.

 

[TideEngineer08]

I get it. The unknown of how Milroe will respond keeps the predicted margin close.

I'm glad this one is at Bryant-Denny.

 

[JustNeedMe81]

I think Jess probabbly tried to play it safe given unknown situation of the QBS... which makkes sense.

 

[JayBama_in_PCOLA]

I get it. The unknown of how Milroe will respond keeps the predicted margin close.

I'm glad this one is at Bryant-Denny.

You and me both.

 

[CoachJeff]

27-17 would be a mighty big disappointment.

 

[BamaNation]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1577766991338799104

 

[uafan4life]

This might be all one needs to know about this game:

Texas A&M is currently ranked 97th in the country in Opponents' Yard Per Rush, allowing 4.41 yards per carry, and - coincidentally - 97th in the country in Rushing Yards Per Game Allowed, allowing 170.2 yards per game on the ground.

Alabama is currently ranked 1st in the country in Yards Per Rush, gaining 7.39 yards per carry, and 7th in the country in Rushing Yards Per Game, gaining 251.4 yards per game on the ground.

 

[MikeInBama]

We probably don't need to pass more than 10-15 times.

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

A&M won last year and I think Saban has circled this game on the calendar…….. don’t think they won’t play like their rear is on fire this game. I look for some vengeance

 

[theballguy]

That’s a bit too close for comfort!

Agreed but it is difficult to pick this game. With JM in at QB, we could win 59-0 or we come close to losing in a low-scoring affair. I think it will be something more like 34-17. I'll be happy for a W but would be ecstatic with a blowout too! RTR

 

[Bamabuzzard]

27-17 would be a mighty big disappointment.

Not if Milroe has to play the entire game. It will be his first start with very, very limited big-game experience, and we cannot expect perfection. So getting out with a 27-17 win would be great.

 

[CajunCrimson]

This might be all one needs to know about this game:

Texas A&M is currently ranked 97th in the country in Opponents' Yard Per Rush, allowing 4.41 yards per carry, and - coincidentally - 97th in the country in Rushing Yards Per Game Allowed, allowing 170.2 yards per game on the ground.

Alabama is currently ranked 1st in the country in Yards Per Rush, gaining 7.39 yards per carry, and 7th in the country in Rushing Yards Per Game, gaining 251.4 yards per game on the ground.

A&M is giving up 110% of an opponents season rush total each game.

That means they’re giving up an average of 10% more rushing yards per game than the opponent traditionally gains. That does not bode well for the Aggies

 

[colbysullivan]

We lead in all 8 categories but only win by 10? Something doesn't add up...

 

[colbysullivan]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1577766991338799104

"You think I care?....Roll damn Tide..."

 

[colbysullivan]

A&M is giving up 110% of an opponents season rush total each game.

That means they’re giving up an average of 10% more rushing yards per game than the opponent traditionally gains. That does not bode well for the Aggies

Someone's been watching College Football Nerds. Those guys are great btw.

 

[Ole Man Dan]

42-21
ROLLTIDEROLL
It should be more...