Last year was a breakthrough of sorts with Mercer reaching the FCS playoffs for the first time defeating Gardner-Webb (N.C.) ...

Alabama football ... the FCS Bears, who are first in the Southern conference right now with a 6-1 record and a 9-1 overall record. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. CT at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Jaylen Mbakwe (9) dives for Mercer Bears running back Dwayne McGee (3) as he carries the ...