With a small point spread separating the teams and computer models differing on the game's favorite, Alabama Football and Missouri offer two clear knowns. One known fact is that Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy is the SEC's most productive running back. The other is that Ty Simpson is the SEC's highest-rated quarterback.
The two stars will not be on the field at the same time, so the game will not feature a head-to-head, best vs best. Still, how the Missouri defense performs against Simpson and how much success Kane Wommack's defense has against Hardy are the primary dynamics to determine Saturday's winner.