Alabama Hosts Mercer in 2024 Football Matchup

The Alabama Crimson Tide football team is set to face the Mercer Bears on November 16, 2024, at Bryant-Denny Stadium, highlighting a significant matchup as Alabama, ranked ninth, takes on a strong Mercer team that is 9-1 and on a three-game winning streak. Despite the talent disparity, Alabama must be cautious as Mercer has proven to be a formidable opponent, leading all of FCS in interceptions and scoring eight non-offensive touchdowns this season. Meanwhile, in college basketball, the Central Arkansas Bears will compete against the Western Illinois Leathernecks, with Western Illinois favored by 7.5 points, while the Mercer Bears will also face the South Alabama Jaguars, who hold a 4.5-point advantage. South Alabama finished the 2023-24 season with a balanced record, while Mercer struggled slightly on the road. Both basketball games will be closely watched as teams seek to improve their standings early in the season. The outcomes of these matchups could have implications for their respective seasons moving forward.