Alabama Faces Missouri Amid Tornado Aftermath

Alabama faces a crucial SEC road game against Missouri, trailing Auburn in the standings, with Missouri having a slight edge at home. Auburn's recent basketball victory over Alabama was the most-watched ESPN game of the season with 2.8 million viewers. In football, Alabama is struggling with in-state recruitment as NIL deals and the transfer portal reshape college sports dynamics. Severe weather in Alabama, including multiple tornadoes, has resulted in injuries and ongoing damage assessments. Additionally, the passing of William R. Lucas, a key figure in NASA's space shuttle program, was reported, emphasizing his contributions to the Marshall Space Flight Center.