Nov 16, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Rico Scott (11) celebrates with wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) after Scott caught a touchdown pass against the Mercer Bears at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images / Gary Cosby Jr- USA Today Network via Imagn Images

Everything you need to know in order to watch the Alabama Crimson Tide take on the Mercer Bears on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Alabama football took care of business Saturday afternoon in Bryant-Denny Stadium. In the Crimson Tide's annual meeting with an FCS opponent, Alabama beat Mercer 52-7 with two SEC games left in the 2024 regular season against Oklahoma and Auburn.

The Crimson Tide's early dominance on both sides allowed fans to capture a glimpse of the future of Alabama football in the second half.

Alabama football blew out Mercer on Saturday, dispatching the overmatched Bears 52-7. By the end of the game, the Crimson Tide’s walk-ons were getting into the game, which served as UA’s tune-up FCS matchup before the conclusion of the regular season.

Alabama football did not need to look like the team that pummeled LSU to beat Mercer Saturday afternoon. But at points against Mercer, it did.