Alabama vs. Chattanooga Football 2013 Preview: Where to Watch, Prediction, Odds

It's crunch time for the number one ranked Alabama Crimson Tide. The undefeated Crimson Tide once again control their own destiny with just two regular season games remaining in the 2013 college football season. At 10-0 and dominating nearly every team in their path, Nick Saban's squad will play at home against the unranked Chattanooga Mocs. Haven't heard much of the Mocs? You're not alone. This should be nothing more than a warm-up game for the Crimson Tide heading into their regular season finale against Auburn.

Alabama has been here before and they know they can't take their opponent Saturday lightly. Yes, they are unranked and not a national name, but after a sluggish looking performance last week against Mississippi State, the Crimson Tide can't afford to take the Mocs lightly.

Obviously all eyes are already on the final regular season game of the season when Alabama travels to Auburn to face the 10-1 Auburn Tigers, who are currently ranked sixth in the nation. First, however, Alabama needs to beat the 8-3 Mocs who have been impressive this season on top of the Southern Conference. Still, Chattanooga is coming off a disappointing overtime loss to Samford and this will be the first legitimate opponent the Mocs have had all season.

Make no mistake; if Chattanooga can even make today's game close it will take a massive upset. OddsShark had Alabama as 48.5 point favorites at the opening, which seems about right. If Alabama comes out looking sluggish like they did last week, the Mocs may be able to make the game a bit closer than that, but don't count on it. However, there is a reason people still watch the games, sometimes the unthinkable happens. And yes, the unthinkable would be the Mocs defeating the Crimson Tide on Saturday.

The game will be airing via Game Plan and ESPN3. Game time is 2pm ET.