TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Many of Alabama's nonconference games have a similar theme: The Crimson Tide try to compliment a lesser opponent while not coming off overly confident, while the lesser opponent gushes over Alabama but tries to show it isn't afraid of the task at hand.
No. 1 Alabama vs. Colorado State is no different.
The Crimson Tide hosts the Rams on Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium at 7 p.m. ET.
In Tuscaloosa, Alabama coach Nick Saban's goal is to make sure his players respect every opponent.
"Colorado State is a really good football team," Alabama coach Nick Saban said.