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Like many teams, the Tigers have been gashed by opt outs and other defections. But they are also in the precarious position of breaking in a new coach while facing an Alabama club that will likely have a bit of an edge after it came up short of the playoffs last year. The only real concern is that Nick Saban rarely pours it on against a hapless opponent, making the number vulnerable to a backdoor cover. But there's a good chance this won't be a concern.
With Nick Saban at the helm, Bama does not fool around in openers. The Tide has failed to cover just once during his reign, and the ATS margins are rarely close. It’s downright cruel to assign this opponent to new Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz, especially with his team impacted by COVID-19. Though five previously affected players have been green-lighted, seven more remain out. National titles are the goal at Bama, and Saban is not the sort to go easy on inferior foes.