Published Feb 26, 2018
Alabama announces date for this season's homecoming game
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Tony Tsoukalas  •  TideIllustrated
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama will hold its annual homecoming game against an SEC opponent for the fourth straight season. The university announced Monday that this year’s homecoming game will be on Oct. 13 against Missouri.

Alabama is 83-13-1 in homecoming games, including an 11-0 record under head coach Nick Saban. The Crimson Tide is currently riding a 16-game winning streak in homecoming games dating back to 2002. Alabama beat Arkansas 41-9 during its homecoming game last season.

The Crimson Tide last faced Missouri during the 2014 SEC Championship Game, defeating the Tigers 42-14 before advancing to the first College Football Playoff. Alabama is 3-2 all-time against Missouri and has won its last three meetings against the Tigers.

Information on kickoff time will be announced at a later date.