Game Day: New Mexico State at Alabama

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The big thing to know about Alabama's home opener against New Mexico State is that unseasonable heat is in the forecast.
As of midnight, The Weather Channel was forecasting the temperature to be 95 degrees at kickoff, but combined with sunny conditions the National Weather Service had issued an advisory as the heat index was expected to be between 104 and 107.
Here's some our our coverage this week:
Columns and features
Why Jerry Jeudy has a chance to go down as the best receiver in Alabama history
Alabama's more methodical offense aims for less risk, greater rewards
Upon Further Review: Alabama 42, Duke 3
30-year reunion: Even though the deck was stacked against Alabama, the 1989 team still won the SEC title
News and notes
Cornerback Nigel Knott no longer medically cleared to play football
Nick Saban disciplined for outburst by highest power in this case, Miss Terry
Alabama sets another poll record with No. 2 ranking
Alabama announces two roster changes
Nick Saban asked about Jalen Hurts before Tua Tagovaolia on Monday
Bama Central staples
Recruiting: Four-star defensive tackle Jayson Jones thriving after offseason injury
Podcast: All Things Bama
Crimson Corner: Talking Alabama statistics
Throwback Thursday: Has it really been 30 years?
Tale of the Coaching Tape: Nick Saban vs. Knute Rockne
SEC Power Rankings: Week 1

Christopher Walsh is the founder and publisher of Alabama Crimson Tide On SI, which first published as BamaCentral in 2018, and is also the publisher of the Boston College, Missouri and Vanderbilt sites. He's covered the Crimson Tide since 2004 and is the author of 26 books including “100 Things Crimson Tide Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die” and “Nick Saban vs. College Football.” He's an eight-time honoree of Football Writers Association of America awards and three-time winner of the Herby Kirby Memorial Award, the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s highest writing honor for story of the year. In 2022, he was named one of the 50 Legends of the ASWA. Previous beats include the Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, along with Major League Baseball’s Arizona Diamondbacks. Originally from Minnesota and a graduate of the University of New Hampshire, he currently resides in Tuscaloosa.
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