0 Teams in the nation have played a more difficult schedule than Alabama in 2024, according to the NCAA rankings. The Crimson Tide’s nine NCAA FBS opponents have compiled a record of 54-19 this season against other FBS programs (excluding their game against Alabama). That’s a .740 winning percentage that’s the highest in the nation.

Going into Saturday afternoon's matchup against the Mercer Bears in Tuscaloosa, there is no denying that the Alabama Crimson Tide will be massive favorites. Not only are the Crimson Tide facing an opponent from the FCS level, but Mercer has historically ...

The Alabama Crimson Tide will officially return to action Saturday afternoon in Tuscaloosa, as the program welcomes a FCS opponent - the Mercer Bears - to town. Mercer is one of the top overall teams at the FCS level,

The No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide (7-2) face an FCS opponent, the Mercer Bears (9-1), on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama and Mercer play at 2 p.m. ET.

An opponent from the FCS level, the Bears are currently in the midst of a strong 2024 season, and will come to Tuscaloosa riding a three-game winning streak. The Bears are also ranked among the top FCS teams in the country,