0 Teams in the nation have played a more difficult schedule than Alabama in 2024, according to the NCAA rankings. The Crimson Tide’s nine NCAA FBS opponents have compiled a record of 54-19 this season against other FBS programs (excluding their game against Alabama). That’s a .740 winning percentage that’s the highest in the nation.

The Mercer Bears (9-1) and the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide (7-2) meet at Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is at 2 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's college football odds around

An opponent from the FCS level, the Bears are currently in the midst of a strong 2024 season, and will come to Tuscaloosa riding a three-game winning streak. The Bears are also ranked among the top FCS teams in the country,