The last time a Kalen DeBoer-coached team lost two games by mid-October, his Washington Huskies suddenly went on a tear. DeBoer and No. 9 Alabama would love a similar run of sustained success after a dominant road win over then-No.

Alabama football has its traditional non-conference game before closing out the SEC schedule this week. The Crimson Tide faces Mercer Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium, in a game it will be expected to win handily.

Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer got honest on the Crimson Tide's upcoming game against Mercer. The No. 10 ranked team in the country will take on the FCS school after its massive win at LSU.

The Mercer Bears (9-1) and the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide (7-2) meet at Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is at 2 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's college football odds around the Mercer vs.

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, sporting only one loss so far this season.