Opponent Preview: Alabama Crimson Tide

Note: Each day until the beginning of the season, we'll preview each team on Texas A&M's schedule in reverse order. Here is a look ahead to Alabama.

National champs among A&M's SEC welcoming party

2011 Record: 12-1

Returning starters: 6 offense; 4 defense; 2 special teams

vs. A&M: November 12th, at Bryant-Denny in Tuscaloosa

Overview: Alabama enters the football season as defending national champion for the second time in three years, but with only 10 returning starters.