The Mercer Bears (9-1) roll into Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday to take on the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide (7-2). Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. ET on ESPN+ , and this matchup has all the makings of an entertaining clash between an FBS underdog with momentum and an SEC powerhouse flexing its muscles.
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The Bears are on fire, riding a three-game winning streak and bringing a 9-1 record to Tuscaloosa. Last week, Mercer shut out VMI 34-0 in a defensive clinic, their defense was downright stingy, allowing just 111 total yards (53 passing, 58 rushing). Quarterback Whitt Newbauer has been the steady hand guiding this offense, throwing for 282 yards and three touchdowns while adding 42 rushing yards in their latest victory…