Alabama Delays 80-Mile Mississippi State Trip as Finebaum Says Tide Eyes Georgia

1 articles · Updated · AL.com · Oct 3

Alabama stayed in Tuscaloosa on Friday night and made the roughly 80-mile trip to Starkville on Saturday morning before an 11 a.m. kickoff, breaking from its usual road-game routine.
Paul Finebaum said the change signals Alabama is already focused on next week’s home showdown with Georgia, arguing the Tide expect to handle Mississippi State without their normal buildup.
Roman Harper said the altered schedule still matters because players rely on routine, noting Alabama did its walkthrough in Tuscaloosa before bussing over with police escorts.
Alabama has not lost to Mississippi State since 2007 and has won 16 straight meetings, a run Finebaum cited as the backdrop for the Tide’s confidence.