Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: How to watch college football online, TV channel, live stream info, start time

Who's Playing

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers @ No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide

Current Records: Western Kentucky 0-0, Alabama 0-0

How To Watch

• When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET
• Where: Bryant-Denny Stadium -- Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• TV: ESPN
• Follow: CBS Sports App
• Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• Ticket Cost: $30.00

What to Know

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will hit the road to start this year's campaign against the Alabama Crimson Tide. Kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

One of the more interesting stats to watch in this game could be rushing touchdowns, as these two produced some pretty different results last year. Alabama finished last season ranked 12th in the nation, with 30 on the season. Western Kentucky, on the other hand, didn't do so hot: they were ranked 116th with 12.

Looking back to last season, Alabama had a phenomenal run, finishing with a superb 12-1 record. Similarly, Western Kentucky assembled a winning record last year, finishing the season 7-5.

Going forward, Alabama is probably looking forward to this one considering their 32 advantage in the spread. They finished last season with a stellar 9-4 record against the spread, so they might be worth a quick bet.

Alabama ought to be happy about their advantage in the spread: the team was a solid 11-1 when favored last season. Betting on them to win was the most profitable play last year, as bettors who put $100 on that outcome in every game walked away with $336.42. Sadly, Western Kentucky will open their season as the underdog, and the team was 0-3 as such last year.

Odds

Alabama is a big 32-point favorite against Western Kentucky, according to the latest college football odds .

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Crimson Tide as a 32.5-point favorite.

The over/under is 59.5 points.

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Series History

Alabama won the only game these two teams have played in the last 8 years.

• Sep 10, 2016 - Alabama 38 vs. Western Kentucky 10