Texas A&M vs. Alabama predictions: College football picks, odds

The game between Texas A&M and Alabama is scheduled for Saturday at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. Bryce Young injured his throwing shoulder in last week's victory over Arkansas.

Texas A&M lost to Appalachian State. The Aggies have been inconsistent. Alabama averages 48.4 points per game and allows just 11.

Alabama is 5-0 and will cover the -24 spread against Texas A&M. Alabama won last season's game 41-38. Jalen Milroe will start for Alabama. Texas Aggies have allowed 415 yards to Arkansas and 473 to Mississippi State in last two games.

The Aggies lost to Mississippi State last week. Quarterback Max Johnson is injured and Haynes King will start. The Aggie's offense will be more potent if Johnson's back. Crimson Tide figure to put up points no matter who is running the offense.

Texas A&M needs a big game from running back Devon Achane to stay close to Alabama. He has averaged more than six yards per carry three times and has 466 yards and three touchdowns on the ground.