Coming off an undefeated nationwide title, No 1. Alabama will open its season towards No. 14 Miami in Atlanta for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff sport.
The Crimson Tide are favored by 19.5 factors per FanDuel, regardless of dropping 10 key gamers to the 2021 NFL Draft, together with Patriots quarterback Mac Jones and Heisman Trophy winner Devonta Smith. Alabama is premiering a largely new offense, with sophomore Bryce Younger main as quarterback.
Alabama holds a 14-3 collection edge over Miami, and is 14-0 in season openers underneath coach Nick Saban. The final assembly between these two groups occurred within the 1993 Sugar Bowl, with the No. 2-ranked Crimson Tide beating No. 1 Miami 34-13 for the nationwide title. That is the primary regular-season matchup between the Canes and Alabama since 1979.
Miami’s offense will depend on quarterback D’Eriq King, as he makes his return from a torn ACL. He should face the skilled Alabama protection, which returns a number of starters from the 2020 unit that helped lead all SEC defenses in scoring.
The Canes protection struggled to cease the run final season and surrendered round 174.5 yards per sport. In opposition to ranked opponents, Miami gave up 314.3 dashing yards per matchup. Defensive finish Jahfari Harvey, transformed linebacker Zach McCloud and Tennessee switch Deandre Johnson are slated to fill the void left behind, however will possible scramble to cease the Alabama offense.
Sporting Information is monitoring dwell scoring updates and highlights from Alabama vs. Miami on Saturday. Observe for full outcomes from the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff sport:
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Alabama vs. Miami dwell updates, highlights
Dwell updates will start round kickoff at 3:30 p.m. ET.
4:18: Concentrating on name towards Miami security Bubba Bolden ends in his ejection from the sport.
4:02: ALABAMA FIELD GOAL. Bryce Younger led the Crimson Tide down the sector, however a couple of incompletions resulted in a subject objective. Alabama kicker Will Reichard made a 38-yard subject objective to place Alabama up 10-0 over Miami, and prolonged his consecutive streak to 16.
3:46: TOUCHDOWN ALABAMA. Alabama converts a pair of third downs and scores in 2:53. Bryce Younger accomplished a 37-yard move to John Metchie for a landing to cap off a 67-yard drive. Miami’s down 7-0 early in Younger’s opening drive.
3:40: Andres Borregales’ first kick at Miami is a touchback.
3:38: Miami wins the coin toss, and defers. Alabama will begin with the ball.
Alabama vs. Miami begin time
Date: Saturday, Sept. 4Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ETTV channel (nationwide): ABCDwell stream: ESPN/ESPN+, fuboTV
Alabama vs. Miami can be broadcast dwell on ABC beginning at 3:30 p.m. ET. Sean McDonough will function the play-by-play caller alongside analysts Todd Blackledge and Todd McShay, with sideline reporter Molly McGrath.
Alabama soccer schedule 2021
Sept. 4
vs. No. 14 Miami (Atlanta)
Sept. 11
vs. Mercer
Sept. 18
at No. 13 Florida
Sept. 25
vs. Southern Mississippi
Oct. 2
vs. Mississippi
Oct. 9
at No. 6 Texas A&M
Oct. 16
at Mississippi State
Oct. 23
vs. Tennessee
Nov. 6
vs. No. 16 LSU
Nov. 13
vs. New Mexico State
Nov. 20
vs. Arkansas
Nov. 27
at Auburn
Miami soccer schedule 2021
Sept. 4
vs. No. 1 Alabama (Atlanta)
Sept. 11
vs. App State
Sept. 18
vs. Michigan State
Sept. 25
vs. Central Connecticut State
Sept. 30
vs. Virginia
Oct. 16
at No. 10 North Carolina
Oct. 23
vs. N.C. State
Oct. 30
at Pitt
Nov. 6
vs. Georgia Tech
Nov. 13
at Florida State
Nov. 20
vs. Virginia Tech
Nov. 27
at Duke
