The Alabama Crimson Tide looked impressive in a Week 1 win over Wisconsin, but I think they might be a little overrated here heading into a Week 2 match-up versus the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders. The Blue Raiders were 6-6 last season, and they scored a whopping 70 points in a Week 1 win over Jackson State.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Bama Quarterback Battle - Jake Coker and Cooper Bateman are still batting for the starter's job, and they combined to put up a modest 264 yards with one TD in the win over Wisconsin. While the offense was effective, it doesn't appear to be designed to run up the score.

2. Previous History - These teams have played just twice since 2002, and Middle Tennessee covered the spread in both of those games. Alabama has failed to cover in five straight versus teams from the C-USA.

3. X-Factor - MTSU quarterback threw for 336 yards and four TDs in the win over Jackson State last week.


Selection: This is a play on the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (8*)