Alabama shouldn’t run into any drama on Senior Day. The No. 10 Crimson Tide will wrap up its home slate as an overwhelming favorite when it welcomes FCS opponent Eastern Illinois to Bryant-Denny Stadium for a 1 p.m. CT kickoff on Saturday.
Eastern Illinois is 3-8 and riding a six-game losing streak. So what is there to gain for Alabama (8-2) when playing such an overmatched opponent?
“Really letting are young guys eat,” Alabama edge rusher LT Overton said when asked that question on Tuesday. “Going out there really being able to step up their leadership skills, being able to communicate, talk with each other.