Defense powers No. 1 Alabama past No. 18 MSU, 24-0
Alabama defensive back Deionte Thompson (14) celebrates after Mississippi State place kicker Jace Christmann (47) missed a field goal-attempt during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Alabama defensive back Deionte Thompson (14) celebrates after Mississippi State place kicker Jace Christmann (47) missed a field goal-attempt during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Nov. 10, 2018 05:33 PM EST
Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) scrambles for yardage during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) scrambles for yardage during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Nov. 10, 2018 04:46 PM EST
Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) is tackled by Mississippi State defensive end Montez Sweat (9) as he carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) is tackled by Mississippi State defensive end Montez Sweat (9) as he carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Nov. 10, 2018 04:48 PM EST
Mississippi State wide receiver Stephen Guidry (1) catches a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Mississippi State wide receiver Stephen Guidry (1) catches a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Nov. 10, 2018 05:35 PM EST
Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) carries the ball after a reception over Mississippi State cornerback Cameron Dantzler (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) carries the ball after a reception over Mississippi State cornerback Cameron Dantzler (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Nov. 10, 2018 05:34 PM EST
Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) scrambles for yardage during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) scrambles for yardage during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Nov. 10, 2018 04:46 PM EST
Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) is pressured by Alabama defensive lineman Johnny Dwight (95) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) is pressured by Alabama defensive lineman Johnny Dwight (95) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Nov. 10, 2018 04:48 PM EST