Fresh off a great victory against the LSU Tigers, the Alabama Crimson Tide have another tough matchup against the Mercer Bears (9-1). Will they be able to repeat their Week 11 this Saturday? Alabama’s defense, which is ranked 14th (18 points per game) is just as good as their offense, which is 13th (38.1 points/game). On the other hand, Mercer’s offense produces 409.7 total yards per game, good for 26th place in the FCS, while their defense ranks 11th, giving up 296.5 total yards per game. The game is going to be fierce and will be played at Bryant-Denny Stadium. To enhance it, a talented group of broadcasters will be wearing headsets.

ESPN revealed the collegiate football commentary’s responsibilities for Week 12 on Monday. Rocky Boiman, an analyst, and Jay Alter, a play-by-play commentator, will call the Alabama vs Mercer game on SEC Network. Ashley Stroehlein will be in charge of sideline reporting. The trio has never worked in an Alabama game before. So, you’re gonna listen to this crew for the first time for the Alabama game? But don’t worry.

Rocky Boiman and Jay Alter make a formidable team in sports broadcasting, especially in college football. They demonstrate their proficiency and dedication to providing top-notch sports commentary through their collaboration on multiple platforms. Their reputations as significant voices in the industry are likely to be further cemented as they continue to cover important college football tournaments. Following his playing career, former professional football player Rocky Boiman went into broadcasting. He was an NFL linebacker and has used his athletic experience to become a perceptive analyst. 

On the other hand, Jay Alter started his career as a broadcaster. He made a name for himself as a multifaceted sportscaster. He has worked for a number of networks, including ESPN, and is a play-by-play commentator. Thus, on November 17, this pair will undoubtedly brighten your day. However, let’s have a thought about the Alabama vs. Mercer forecast before we watch the game.

Some predictions on Alabama vs. Mercer

With the exception of one game this season, the Bears have been favored and are 7-3 against the spread. Alabama hasn’t covered in their three games as 20+ point favorites, so their 5-4 ATS record isn’t that great. The Bears, who have only lost to the Samford Bulldogs in mid-October, are ranked seventh in the country for FCS. Mercer will still be in the FCS Top 10 even if they lose against a rated FBS school, and the Furman Paladins, who are 2-7, will give the program a nice comeback spot to end the regular season.

On the other hand, if the Tide wants to cover the 40+ point spread, they must be totally concentrated, but they don’t have to be to defeat the Bears. Alabama’s primary goal, though, is to prevail since doing so will put them on the path to the revamped playoff and a remote chance to win the SEC Championship.

Now, what kind of mentality does it take to lead the No. 9 into a matchup with a Mercer squad that has “nothing to lose?” “For us, it’s taking those next steps and really making sure we don’t get sloppy,” Kalen DeBoer stated. “That’s the tricky piece, right? It’s just staying the course and improving on the things that we’ve been doing..” It suggests that this game will be quite competitive. Make sure you see the Alabama vs. Mercer game.