No. 1 Alabama hosts No. 12 Ole Miss in key SEC West battle

Top-ranked Alabama got its defense back in order against a Mississippi-based school over the weekend, but it will have to be even better Saturday against a more formidable team from the Magnolia state.

The Crimson Tide will host No. 12 Ole Miss in a crucial SEC West Division game, with the winnerpossibly topping the standings as conference play kicks into high gear.

A week after allowing 440 yards of offense to then-No.