Live Updates: No. 1 Alabama vs No. 12 Ole Miss

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. —It's finally here: Alabama football and Nick Saban take on Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin to secure its spot as the best team in the SEC West.

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Fourth Quarter

• Final score: Alabama 42, Ole Miss 21.

• Alabama will run the clock out.

• The kickoff goes out of bounds. First and 10 Alabama at its own 40.

• Touchdown Ole Miss: 2-yard touchdown pass from Corral. Extra point is good. Alabama 42, Ole Miss 21 with 2:23 left to play.

• Ole Miss can't convert on third down, but leaves the offense out on the field for fourth and 10. The Rebels can't convert, but a pass interference call will keep Ole Miss' drive alive. First and 10 Rebels at the Alabama 2-yard line.

• Alabama fails to convert on fourth down. Ole Miss will get the ball at the 50. First and 10 Rebels.

• Ole Miss scoring drive summary 7 plays, 70 yards, 2:00 taken off of the clock.

• Touchdown Ole Miss: Snoop Conner rushes forward for the one-yard score. Extra point is good. Alabama 42, Ole Miss 14.

• Battle is headed straight to the locker room and is still limping slightly.

• Alabama DB Jordan Battle appears injured on the play. He is down at the 3-yard line after attempting to limp to the defensive backfield. Timeout on the field.

• Ruling on the field stands. First and 10 Ole Miss at the Alabama 1.

• Like clockwork, the previous play is under further review.

• Solid catch by Dannis Jackson at the 1-yard line. First and goal Rebels. It looked like he might have crossed the goal line.

• Corral completes a pass to Chase Rogers for a 42-yard gain. First and 10 Ole Miss at the Alabama 28.

• Alabama LB Kendrick Blackshire is ejected for targeting on the kickoff. Ole Miss will get the ball on its own 30.

• Kickoff is returned to the Ole Miss 15-yard line. First and 10 Rebels.

• Alabama scoring drive summary: 9 plays, 66 yards, 4:49 off of the clock.

• Touchdown Alabama: Robinson carries the ball two yards for his fourth touchdown of the game. Extra point by Reichard is good. Alabama 42, Ole Miss 7 with 10:47 to go.

• The ruling on the field stands. 1st and goal Alabama at the Ole Miss 2-yard line.

• The previous play is under review as Williams might have caught the ball off of the ground.

• Young's pass complete to Jameson Williams at the 2-yard line. First and goal Alabama.

• Young is sacked for a five-yard loss, and is then sacked again for a four-yard loss. Third down and 19 to go on the Ole Miss 28-yard line.

• Young is sacked, but the play is negated due to holding on Ole Miss. First and 10 Crimson Tide at the Alabama 49.

Third Quarter

• End of the third quarter: Alabama 35, Ole Miss 7.

• Punt is fielded by Bolden at the Alabama 34-yard line. First and 10 Crimson Tide.

• Ole Miss is able to gain nine yards on three plays and it will be fourth down. The Rebels call their first timeout of the half. Each side now has two remaining. :44 seconds left in the third quarter. Ole Miss appears to be preparing to punt.

• Turnover: Young has a pass intercepted in the end zone, returned to the 1-yard line by Keidron Smith. That is Young's second interception of the season.

• Alabama concerts the fourth down with a 19-yard reception by TE Jahleel Billingsley. First and 10 Alabama at the Ole Miss 17-yard line.

• Young is sacked by Cedric Johnson for a two-yard loss, but the Crimson Tide is going for it on the Rebels 36-yard line.

• Robinson just passed the 100-yard rushing mark and now has 108 yards on 22 carries and three touchdowns. This marks his first time this season doing so.

• Bolden returns the kickoff from the 3-yard line and takes it to the 21-yard line. First and 10 Alabama.

• Ole Miss scoring drive summary: 11 plays, 75 yards and 4:07 taken off of the clock.

• Touchdown Ole Miss: Corral rushes up the left side for 10 yards and the Rebels' first points of the game. Extra point is good. Alabama 35, Ole Miss 7.

• Ole Miss has extended the current drive to 11 plays after Jalyn Armour-Davis commits pass interference. First and goal Ole Miss at the Alabama 10-yard line.

• Another touchback. Ole Miss ball, first and 10 at the 25.

• Alabama scoring drive summary: 6 plays, 77 yards, 2:22 TOP.

• Touchdown Alabama: Robinson carries the ball one yard to the end zone. Extra point by Reichard is good. Alabama 35, Ole Miss 0 with 12:32 remaining in the third quarter.

• On the first play from scrimmage, Young finds Bolden for a 29-yard gain.

• Jameson Williams returns the kickoff for Alabama to the Crimson Tide 23-yard line. First and 10 Alabama.

Halftime Notes

• Bryce Young finished the first half throwing 12-of-16 for 101 yards and two touchdowns.

• In rushing, Brian Robinson Jr. led the Crimson Tide with 18 rushes for 71 yards and two scores.

• In the receiving department, Slade Bolden leads the team with three receptions for 29 yards. Tight end Cameron Latu and John Metchie III are the only two receivers with touchdowns, though.

• On defense, Will Anderson Jr. leads Alabama with seven total tackles, three of those solo. He also has one sack and 2.5 tackles for a loss. Phil Mathis has the only forced fumble of the day, recovered by Justin Eboigbe.

• All-in-all, the Rebels totaled 109 yards on offense compared to the Crimson Tide's 201. On the ground, Alabama took 100 rushing yards compared to Ole Miss' 17 while in the air the Crimson Tide squeaked past the Rebels 101-92.

• Matt Corral finished the first half 12-of-15 with 92 yards and no scores. He also rushed seven times for -11 yards.

• To add insult to injury:

Arch Manning is in the house for Ole Miss vs. Alabama. pic.twitter.com/DqsNlQb0WJ

— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) October 2, 2021

Second Quarter

• Halftime: Alabama 28, Ole Miss 0.

• Corral is taken down in the backfield again for a 2-yard loss on the rushing attempt, this time by LB Christian Harris. The clock will run out.

• Corral is sacked for the first time today. Anderson credited with the takedown. Third and 19 for the Rebels on their own 16-yard line.

• Another kickoff by Reichard is through the end zone for a touchback. First and 10 Ole Miss at its own 25-yard line.

• Alabama scoring drive summary: 4 plays, 14 yards, 1:42 taken off of the clock.

• Touchdown Alabama: Robinson carries the ball on back-to-back rushes and breaks the goal line on the second attempt. Extra points by Reichard is good. 28-0 Alabama with :57 seconds left to play in the first half.

• Ole Miss is called for pass interference in the end zone on third and 3. First and goal Alabama on the Rebels 2-yard line.

• Turnover: Phidarian Mathis causes Corral to fumble the football, recovered by Justin Eboigbe. First and 10 Alabama at the Ole Miss 14-yard line.

• Reichard's kickoff is fielded on the 1-yard line and is returned by Ole Miss to its own 23-yard line. First and 10 Rebels.

• Alabama scoring drive summary: 6 plays, 27 yards, 3:04 off of the clock.

• Touchdown Alabama: On fourth down and one yard to go on the Ole Miss 3-yard line, Young finds TE Cameron Latu in the end zone for a 3-yard touchdown pass. Extra point by Reichard is good. 21-0 Alabama with 2:55 left in the first half.

• Ole Miss fails to convert once again. That makes the Rebels 2-of-5 on fourth down today. To'oTo'o wrapped up Ealy in the backfield. First and 10 Alabama at the Ole Miss 27-yard line with 5:59 left in the first half.

• Hellams hits Ole Miss WR Jadon Jackson after receiving the catch. Jackson is injured on the play, but is able to walk off under his own power. Fourth and 1 for the Rebels on their own 31-yard line.

• Defensive note: Alabama is rotating Malachi Moore and Brian Branch at star.

• James Burnip's punt is fair-caught at the Rebels' 41-yard line. First and 10 Ole Miss.

• Young had Jameson Williams wide open down the field, but overthrows him. The Crimson Tide will have to punt for the first time today.

• Timeout Alabama as the play clock expired. The Crimson Tide has two timeouts remaining with 7:09 to go in the first half.

• On third and three, Young is able to find Slade Bolden for a 15-yard pickup and a first down at its own 39.

• Ole Miss forced to punt. JoJo Earle receives the punt but is unable to return the ball for more than a few yards. First and 10 Alabama on its own 17-yard line.

• Alabama LB Will Anderson Jr. has turned the pressure up a notch, and is providing a lot of stress for Matt Corral.

• Reichard's kickoff once again sails through the end zone. Ole Miss ball at its own 25-yard line.

• Robinson is the hero of the Crimson Tide running back corps thus far. In Alabama's first two drives, Robinson has 12 carries for 57 yards — an average of 4.8 yards per carry — and a touchdown.

• Alabama scoring drive summary: 10 plays, 47 yards, 3:28 off of the clock.

• Touchdown Alabama: On fourth and goal from the 1-yard line, Robinson busts up the middle for the second Crimson Tide touchdown of the day. Extra point by Will Reichard is good. 14-0 Alabama with 12:14 to go in the second quarter.

• Injured player for Ole Miss: DL Sam Williams.

• Alabama's offensive line is punishing the Ole Miss defense. So far, not only has Young had all day to throw the ball on most passes but some huge holes have been opened up on most rushing plays.

• Young just threw his first incomplete pass of the game. Prior to his incompletion, he was 6-for-6.

First Quarter

• End of the first quarter: Alabama 7, Ole Miss 0

• Heading into this game, Ole Miss was 13-of-15 on fourth down. Today, the Rebels are 2-of-4 in its first two drives.

• Ole Miss fails to convert on fourth down again, this time at midfield. Alabama takes over on downs on the Rebels' 47-yard line.

• Reichard's kickoff sails through the end zone for a touchback. Ole Miss will start its drive on its own 25-yard line.

• Alabama scoring drive summary: 13 plays, 94 yards, 6:31 off of the clock.

• Touchdown Alabama: Young finds WR John Metchie III in the middle of the end zone for a 16-yard touchdown pass. Extra point by Reichard is good. Alabama now leads 7-0.

• Alabama driving and is now on the Ole Miss 28-yard line. So Far, Bryce Young is 3-for-3 for 30 yards. While Robinson started at RB, Jase McClellan now has 15 yards on two carries. McClellan also has one reception for 11 yards.

• On Alabama's first play on offense, Brian Robinson Jr. is indeed out on the field to start at RB.

• Another fourth down, this time Ole Miss is stopped on the Alabama 6-yard line. Turnover on downs. The Crimson Tide will take possession at its own 6. DL Tim Smith responsible fo the stop.

• Conversion is successful. Make that 15-of-17 of 4th down this season.

• A remarkable catch by Ole Miss WR Braylen Sanders makes it 3rd and 2. Ole Miss will go for it again on fourth down.

• Ole Miss goes for it on fourth and three at the Alabama 35. The conversion attempt is successful. The Rebels are now 14-of-16 this season on fourth down.

• Daniel Wright checks into the game for Hellams.

• After review, the runner was indeed past the line to gain. First and 10 Ole Miss at the Alabama 41-yard line.

• Alabama DB DeMarcco Hellams slow to get up on the play, but a review on the spot of the ball will slow things down further. Ole Miss appears to have gotten the first down, but the call on the field was that the runner was short.

• Alabama starts in a 2-4-5 nickel package on defense.

• Will Reichard's kickoff lands out of bounds inside the 10 for a penalty to start the game. Ole Miss ball at its own 35-yard line to start.

Pregame

• Nick Saban and Alabama have arrived at Bryant-Denny Stadium:

• Wide receivers, running backs and special teams have run out onto the field sporting shorts and athletics shirts for pre-game warm-ups.

• Today's officials: Ken Williamson (referee); John Short (umpire); Stephen Ray (head line judge); Mickey Bryson (line judge); Daniel Gautreux (field judge); Sean Petty (side judge); Tra Boger (back judge); Scott Walker (center judge); Justin Larrew (alternate); Mitchell Wilkens (replay official); Crathman Stephens (communicator); Tom Danner (TV liason).

• After reports Friday afternoon stated that Ole Miss wide receiver Jonathan Mingo would be out on Saturday after suffering a broken foot, Mingo is not currently out on the field with the rest of the Rebels wide receivers for pre-game warmups.

• Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. is out on the field for special teams warmups. It is worthy of note that he was also out on the field for special teams last week but did not participate in the game.

• The rest of the team along with Saban and his staff are out on the field for warmups. Lane Kiffin and the Rebels have joined as well.

Game mode activated.#RollTide | #BamaGameday pic.twitter.com/S8XsEc2hVN

— Alabama Athletics (@UA_Athletics) October 2, 2021

• Alabama captains: LB Christian Harris, LB Henry To'oTo'o and QB Bryce Young.

• Robinson was just announced as the starting running back on the four Jumbotrons in Bryant-Denny Stadium, but only the first snap of the Crimson Tide's offense will make that clear.

• Both teams have departed the field and we are how approximately 20 minutes from the opening kickoff.

• Weather at kickoff: 83 degrees Fahrenheit, 66-percent humidity, 15-percent chance of rain, winds 8 m.p.h. headed south-southeast.

• Coin toss: Alabama has won the toss and will defer to the second half.

Game Preview

What could quite possibly be the game of the year for Alabama football is finally upon us.

While it was certainly a notable date on the schedule heading into the 2021 season, coach Lane Kiffin and his Ole Miss Rebels will head to Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa next Saturday to take on Kiffin's former boss Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide.

Saban currently holds a 23-0 record against his former assistants and will no doubt look to keep that streak alive. However, if there's anyone in college football that has the opportunity to end that streak, it's Kiffin this Saturday.

2020 wasn't the first time that Saban had ever faced Kiffin, but it was the first time his team played him as a former assistant. Last season, the Crimson Tide took home a thrilling 63-48 victory in an offensive slugfest in Oxford, a game that ended up being one of the toughest challenges for Alabama in all of 2020. This year looks to be the same level of challenge.

Ole Miss quarterback Matt Corral currently leads the Heisman Trophy conversation, and with good reason. So far this season, Corral has completed 66-of-96 passes for 997 yards and nine touchdowns through the air. On the ground, Corral has been just as impressive, rushing 158 yards on 33 attempts and adding five rushing touchdowns to his 2021 resume.

It's certainly not going to be an easy challenge for Saban and Alabama. A victory for either team would be a statement as the top team of the SEC West and would split sole possession of first place with Arkansas.

And with that, here's everything you need to know about Alabama vs Ole Miss:

How to Watch: No. 1 Alabama vs No. 13 Ole Miss

Where: Bryant-Denny Stadium

When: 2:30 p.m. CT

TV: CBS

Radio: Crimson Tide Sports Network (Play-By-Play: Eli Gold, Analyst: John Parker Wilson, Sideline: Rashad Johnson) CTSN or on Sirius/XM 81

Online: FuboTV

Weather forecast: Partly cloudy with temperatures reaching the high 80s and lows of the low 60s

Series info: With Saturday marking the 69th meeting between the two programs, Alabama leads the series all-time with a 52-10-2 record. The last time the Crimson Tide fell at the hands of the Rebels was back in 2015 when Ole Miss narrowly edged Alabama 43-37 in Tuscaloosa.

SEC Schedule (Week 5)

All times central

Tennessee at Missouri, 11 a.m., SEC Network

No. 16 Arkansas at No. 2 Georgia, 11 a.m., ESPN

Troy at South Carolina, 2:30 p.m., SEC Network

Ole Miss at Alabama, 2:30 p.m., CBS

No. 11 Florida at Kentucky, 5 or 6 p.m., ESPN or SEC Network

Mississippi State at No. 7 Texas A&M, 5 or 6 p.m., ESPN or SEC Network

UConn at Vanderbilt, 6:30 p.m., ESPNU

No. 23 Auburn at LSU, 8 p.m., ESPN