Even with Julio Jones having one foot out the door the Atlanta Falcons still have a capable Alabama alumni ready to be its number one receiver in Calvin Ridley.
Alabama Home Opener Vs. Mercer Time and Channel Released
Thursday afternoon the University of Alabama announced via social media the Crimson Tide football team will take on the Mercer Bears in the home opener at Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 11 at 3 p.m. CT on the SEC Network.
Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne said earlier this year the plan and hope is to have Bryant-Denny Stadium at full capacity this Fall, though nothing has been confirmed just yet. Alabama will play its season opener against Miami in Atlanta at full capacity.
With the announcement of of the home opener, the Crimson Tide s first three games of the 2021 season have a time and channel.