Among the dozens of fun matchups in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season, No. 5-ranked Alabama will begin life after Nick Saban when it hosts Western Kentucky in Tuscaloosa on Saturday night.
Crimson Tide QB Jalen Milroe will be looking to capitalize on an inconsistent Hilltoppers defense, and a new-look 'Bama secondary will try to limit Western Kentucky's air-raid style offense.
Needless to say, this could be a very high-scoring affair. Both these teams return multiple key skill-position players, including junior wideouts Kendrick Law and Kobe Prentice of Alabama and Western Kentucky lead back Elijah Young.
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Everybody knows about Alabama's talent from top to bottom year in and year out. Few realize how skilled the Hilltoppers have been over the past few years. Head coach Tyson Helton's air-raid offense utilizes a high-volume, quick-tempo style that keeps the ball moving and tires out opposing defenses. WKU averaged over 70 plays in 2023, and its approach probably won't differ much with Texas State transfer QB TJ Finley.
Alabama has seen plenty of Western Kentucky over the past decade-plus, and the Hilltoppers always play hard against the Tide. If you're interested in checking out this game, the Sporting News has all the information you need including kickoff time and broadcast details.
Alabama vs. Western Kentucky radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 81
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Alabama vs. Western Kentucky start time
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 31
- Time: 7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT)
- Venue: Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL
Alabama vs. Western Kentucky will begin at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 31.
The game will be played on Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
What channel is Alabama vs. Western Kentucky on today?
Alabama vs. Western Kentucky will air nationally on ESPN, with Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Dusty Dvoracek (analyst), and Taylor McGregor (sideline reporter).
Viewers can also stream the game on Fubo, which offers a free trial. That way, you can try it before you buy.
Alabama football schedule 2024
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV/stream |
| Sat., Aug. 31 | vs. WKU | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN/Fubo |
| Sat., Sep. 7 | vs. South Florida | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN/Fubo |
| Sat., Sep. 14 | @ Wisconsin | 12:00 p.m. | FOX/Fubo |
| Sat., Sep. 28 | vs. Georgia | 7:30 p.m. | ABC/ESPN+ |
| Sat., Oct. 5 | @ Vanderbilt | TBD | Fubo |
| Sat., Oct. 12 | vs. South Carolina | 12:00 p.m. | Fubo |
| Sat., Oct. 19 | @ Tennessee | TBD | Fubo |
| Sat., Oct. 26 | vs. Missouri | TBD | Fubo |
| Sat., Nov. 9 | @ LSU | TBD | Fubo |
| Sat., Nov. 16 | vs. Merceer | 2:00 p.m. | ESPN+, SEC |
| Sat., Nov. 23 | @ Oklahoma | TBD | Fubo |
| Sat., Nov. 30 | vs. Auburn | TBD | Fubo |
Western Kentucky football schedule 2024
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV |
| Sat., Aug. 31 | @ Alabama | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Sat., Sep. 7 | vs. Eastern Kentucky | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Sat., Sep. 14 | @ Middle Tennessee | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Sat., Sep. 21 | vs. Toledo | TBD | Fubo |
| Sat., Sep. 28 | @ Boston College | TBD | Fubo |
| Thu., Oct. 10 | vs. UTEP | 8:00 p.m. | ESPNU |
| Wed., Oct. 16 | @ Sam Houston | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Wed., Oct. 30 | vs. Kennesaw State | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Sat., Nov. 9 | @ New Mexico State | TBD | Fubo |
| Sat., Nov. 16 | vs. Louisiana Tech | 12 p.m. | CBSSN |
| Sat., Nov. 23 | @ Liberty | TBD | Fubo |
| Sat., Nov. 30 | vs. Jacksonville St. | 3:30 p.m. | Fubo |