The Alabama Crimson Tide won big on the road at Georgia two weeks ago, shutting down the Bulldogs running game. They face a different challenge here this week at College Station, facing a Texas A&M offense that boasts a high powered passing attack. I think we'll see a shootout in Texas on Saturday, with plenty of points scored by both teams.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Kyle Allen - The Aggies quarterback is having a stellar season so far, throwing for 1274 yards and 13 TDs with just two INTs. He's coming off consecutive games with over 300 yards passing, and he seems to be getting better every week.

2. Previous History - The last time Alabama played at College Station, they won in a shootout by a score of 49-42. The Crimson Tide won at home last year by a score of 59-0, and they ran all over the Aggies in that game. They totaled 298 yards rushing, with four rushing TDs. The Aggies defense looked vulnerable against the run when they played at Akransas, surrendering 232 rushing yards and a pair of rushing TDs.

3. X-Factor - Christian Kirk gives the Aggies a potent weapon in the kick return game, coming into this game with 190 return yards and one return TD.

Selection: This is a play on Alabama vs. Texas A&M to go OVER the total (10*)