Alabama’s annual FCS opponent is generally referred to as a “cupcake” on the Crimson Tide’s schedule. Even that term might be a bit too hearty for this weekend’s visitor.
Fresh off its second loss of the season, No. 10 Alabama (8-2) will host Eastern Illinois (3-8) on Saturday. The Panthers have lost their last six games and are arguably the least talented team to play inside Bryant-Denny Stadium since the venue hosted the high school Super Seven in 2023.
Most betting services aren’t laying odds for the game, which figures to be a multi-touchdown blowout for Alabama in its final home game before wrapping up the regular season with a trip to Auburn for the Iron Bowl next week.