What did Bruce Pearl have to say ahead of the Alabama game?

What did Auburn's head coach have to say before the tough road matchup with Alabama?

The No. 8 Auburn Tigers take on the Alabama Crimson Tide on the road at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa tonight.

What did Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl have to say before the game?

"They're one of the best offensive teams in the country," Pearl said about Alabama. "One of the best 3-point shooting teams in the country, Nate (Oats) has always had a great offensive mind and concepts."

Pearl reflected on Auburn's loss in Coleman Coliseum last season.

"I thought that we had played exceptionally well, but they (Alabama) made great plays and there were some tough calls," Pearl said. "I would give Alabama the credit. This year's team will have challenges just like last year's team."

Pearl talked about Chaney Johnson and the improvement that he has made.

"Chaney is one of our best athletes," Pearl said. "He impacts the game on both ends of the floor. I like the fact that he's aggressive offensively. He turns the ball over a little bit, but he is aggressive which means he is confident."

Pearl talked about how satisfying it is to see the chemistry of this team.

"It's wonderful, but I'll caution you and remind you that it's easier to be brothers when you're 16-2," Pearl said. "Adversity can build character but it will reveal it."

Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. CT. The television broadcast can be found on ESPN and the Auburn Sports Network broadcast can be streamed anywhere on the Auburn Athletics App.