The No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide (4-0) visit the No. 16 Mississippi State Bulldogs (4-0) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Davis Wade Stadium, Starkville, MS. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 PM ET, and the game airs on ABC. DraftKings lists the spread at ALA -6 with a total of 59.5; moneylines are Alabama -218 · Mississippi State +180. Below is our Alabama vs Mississippi State preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Alabama vs Mississippi State Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | No. 7 Alabama at No. 16 Mississippi State |
| Records | Alabama 4-0 · Mississippi State 4-0 |
| Spread | ALA -6 |
| Moneyline | Alabama -218 · Mississippi State +180 |
| Total | 59.5 |
| Venue | Davis Wade Stadium, Starkville, MS |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 12:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ABC |
| Head Coaches | Alabama: HC Kalen DeBoer, OC Ryan Grubb · Mississippi State: HC Jeff Lebby, OC Jeff Lebby |
Alabama Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Alabama Crimson Tide are 4-0 overall, 2-0 in SEC play, and they are ranked No. 7 in this week’s AP Top 25. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 48-10 vs East Carolina; Sep 12 — W 45-17 at Kentucky; Sep 19 — W 50-36 vs Florida State; Sep 26 — W 49-18 vs South Carolina. Most recently, Alabama beat South Carolina 49-18 at home. Through 4 games, Alabama is averaging 48.0 points scored and 20.2 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Kalen DeBoer (head coach since 2024). Offensive coordinator: Ryan Grubb. Defensive coordinators: Maurice Linguist / Kane Wommack.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Keelon Russell (QB) — 78/110, 1,129 yards, 8 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Daniel Hill (RB) — 46 carries, 225 yards, 4 TD
- Receiving leader: Ryan Coleman-Williams (WR) — 17 receptions, 333 yards, 3 TD
- Sacks leader: Devan Thompkins (DL) — 3 sacks
- Tackles leader: Caleb Woodson (LB) — 30 total tackles
Strengths: An unbeaten 4-0 start; an offense scoring 48.0 points per game; a defense holding opponents to 20.2 points per game. Questions: Handling a road trip to Davis Wade Stadium.
Mississippi State Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Mississippi State Bulldogs are 4-0 overall, 2-0 in SEC play, and they are ranked No. 16 in this week’s AP Top 25. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 62-13 vs UL Monroe; Sep 12 — W 38-13 at Minnesota; Sep 19 — W 41-34 at South Carolina; Sep 26 — W 31-24 vs Missouri. Most recently, Mississippi State beat Missouri 31-24 at home. Through 4 games, Mississippi State is averaging 43.0 points scored and 21.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Jeff Lebby (head coach since 2024). Jeff Lebby also serves as offensive coordinator. Defensive coordinators: Zach Arnett / Matt Brock.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Kamario Taylor (QB) — 83/120, 1,192 yards, 14 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Fluff Bothwell (RB) — 73 carries, 402 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: Anthony Evans III (WR) — 28 receptions, 408 yards, 3 TD
- Sacks leader: Jaray Bledsoe (DL) — 1.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Jalen Smith (LB) — 28 total tackles
Strengths: An unbeaten 4-0 start; an offense scoring 43.0 points per game; a defense holding opponents to 21.0 points per game. Questions: Holding serve at Davis Wade Stadium against Alabama.
How to Watch Alabama vs Mississippi State
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
- Venue: Davis Wade Stadium, Starkville, MS
- TV / Streaming: ABC
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.