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Kickoff Time, Broadcast Revealed For Ole Miss At Alabama

The Alabama Crimson Tide and Ole Miss Rebels will face off in an afternoon matchup on Oct. 2 at Bryant-Denny Stadium

King Mwikuta of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after a defensive stop against the Mercer Bears during the second half at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September
King Mwikuta of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after a defensive stop against the Mercer Bears during the second half at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Alabama Crimson Tide will face off against the Ole Miss Rebels in an afternoon matchup in Bryant-Denny Stadium on Oct. 2.


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Kickoff was officially announced for 2:30 p.m., with the game set for broadcast on CBS.

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The game will mark Lane Kiffin's first return to Bryant-Denny Stadium as the head coach for the Rebels, bringing with him a high-powered offense that has outscored opponents 158-62 in its first three games.

The division rivalry will also include a matchup of early season Heisman Trophy favorites, as Ole Miss quarterback Matt Corral and Alabama signal-caller Bryce Young currently sit at the top of many short lists for college football's highest honor.

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Before the Tide (3-0, 1-0 SEC) is set for its second SEC game and first true test at home during the 2021 campaign, Alabama will first have to handle Southern Miss (1-2) on Saturday, Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m.

No. 13 Ole Miss (3-0) is currently in a bye week.


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