South Florida Alabama Football: Crimson Tide Favored to Win Season Opener

Hurricane Irma Forces Alabama Crimson Tide and Florida Atlantic Owls to Relocate Game

Hurricane Irma has forced the relocation of the Alabama Crimson Tide's season opener against the Florida Atlantic Owls. The game was originally scheduled to be played in Orlando, Florida, but will now be played in Atlanta, Georgia, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The game will still be played on Saturday, September 2, but the kickoff time has been moved from 7 p.m. ET to 3:30 p.m. ET. The relocation of the game is a major inconvenience for both teams, but it is the right decision to make in the interest of safety.

Alabama Crimson Tide Favored to Win Season Opener

The Alabama Crimson Tide are a heavy favorite to win their season opener against the Florida Atlantic Owls. Alabama is ranked No. 1 in the preseason AP Poll, while Florida Atlantic is unranked. The Crimson Tide have won 13 consecutive season openers, and they have not lost a season opener since 2007. Alabama has also won its last 12 games against non-conference opponents, and they have not lost to a non-conference opponent since 2015.

Florida Atlantic Owls Looking to Upset Alabama Crimson Tide

The Florida Atlantic Owls are a long shot to upset the Alabama Crimson Tide, but they are hoping to make a statement in their first game of the season. The Owls are led by first-year head coach Lane Kiffin, who is known for his offensive prowess. Kiffin has a history of success against ranked opponents, and he will be looking to lead the Owls to a victory over the Crimson Tide. The Owls have a few key players to watch, including quarterback Chris Robison, running back Devin Singletary, and wide receiver Jovon Durante.