A hard-hitting SEC battle saw the Crimson Tide shut out Mississippi State 24-0.
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Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) and Alabama linebacker Mack Wilson (30) upend Mississippi State wide receiver Osirus Mitchell (87) during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Mississippi State cornerback Jamal Peters (2) helps stop Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) as he runs the ball during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) runs the ball against Mississippi State during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama head coach Nick Saban shakes hands with Mississippi State defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (94) after the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama head coach Nick Saban shakes hands with Mississippi State defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (94) after the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) who did not play due to an injury hugs someone from Mississippi State after the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Players have a dispute following the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead yells at officials after a Mississippi State penalty during the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead yells at officials after a Mississippi State penalty during the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) runs the ball against Mississippi State during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Mississippi State defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (94) goes low to help tackle Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama place kicker Joseph Bulovas (97) connects on a 49 yard field goal during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws against Mississippi State after coming in to relieve Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) after he was injured during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Damien Harris (34) fights through the middle of the Mississippi State defense during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws under heavy pressure from the Mississippi State defense during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws under heavy pressure from the Mississippi State defense during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses (32) breaks up a pass to Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill (8) during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive lineman Raekwon Davis (99) celebrates a tackle for a loss on Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) on a running play during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive lineman Raekwon Davis (99) tackles Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) for a loss on a quarterback running play during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive lineman Raekwon Davis (99) tackles Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) for a loss on a quarterback running play during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama punter Mike Bernier (98) punts against Mississippi State during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a pass against Mississippi State during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a pass against Mississippi State during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Mississippi State linebacker Willie Gay Jr. (6) makes a tackle on Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) runs away from Mississippi State safety Mark McLaurin (41) during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama offensive lineman Jedrick Wills Jr. (74) escorts Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) off the field after Tagovailoa appeared to be hurt after a hit against Mississippi State during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Trainers tend to Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) after he was slow getting up following a hit during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. Tagovailoa did not return to the game. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Mississippi State wide receiver Deddrick Thomas (2) amkes a catch against Alabama defensive back Shyheim Carter (5) during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defenders surround Mississippi State running back Aeris Williams (26) during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive back Xavier McKinney (15) blocks a Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) pass on fourth down during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive back Xavier McKinney (15) blocks a Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) pass on fourth down during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive back Xavier McKinney (15) and Alabama defensive back Deionte Thompson (14) celebrate a fourth down stop of the Mississippi State offense during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. (82) stretches the ball out to try to reach a first down with Mississippi State safety C.J. Morgan (29) working to tackle him during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. (82) stretches the ball out to try to reach a first down with Mississippi State safety C.J. Morgan (29) working to tackle him during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) looks to exploit a hole in the Mississippi State defense during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive lineman Quinnen Williams (92) pressures Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) and Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses (32) celebrate after sacking Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses (32) is assisted by Alabama linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) and Alabama defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs (49) as they sack Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses (32) and Alabama linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) combine to sack Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses (32) and Alabama linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) combine to sack Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) and Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) ensure a punt is downed near the Mississippi State goal line in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive back Deionte Thompson (14) and Alabama defensive back Shyheim Carter (5) combine to tackle Mississippi State running back Aeris Williams (26) in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) scrambles and directs traffic as the Tide played Mississippi State in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive lineman Quinnen Williams (92) brings down Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) as he runs the ball in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive lineman LaBryan Ray (89) sacks Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama linebacker Ale Kaho (10) recovers a fumbled putn against Mississippi State in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) throws over Mississippi State linebacker Willie Gay Jr. (6) during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama linebacker Mack Wilson (30) puts pressure on Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) during the second half of the Crimson Tide's 24-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) is tripped up by Mississippi State safety Jaquarius Landrews (11) in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) runs up the sidelines after evading several Mississippi State tacklers in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) slips a tackle by Mississippi State safety C.J. Morgan (29) in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Damien Harris (34) is brought down by Mississippi State defensive end Montez Sweat (9) in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive lineman Quinnen Williams (92) celebrates a a sack of Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive lineman Quinnen Williams (92) celebrates a a sack of Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs (49) and Alabama linebacker Christian Miller (47) celebrate a sack of Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) runs as Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. (82) blocks Mississippi State safety Mark McLaurin (41) in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) throws behind a block by Alabama offensive lineman Deonte Brown (65) against Mississippi State in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) throws a pass behind his offensive line blocking against Mississippi State in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) is brought down by Mississippi State defensive end Montez Sweat (9) in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) is brought down by Mississippi State defensive end Montez Sweat (9) in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) is hit by Mississippi State linebacker Willie Gay Jr. (6) in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) is hit by Mississippi State linebacker Willie Gay Jr. (6) in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) runs the ball for a big gain against Mississippi State in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) is brought down as he runs the ball for a big gain against Mississippi State in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. (82) runs the ball after making a catch against Mississippi State in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama linebacker Mack Wilson (30),
Alabama defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs (49) and Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses (32) celebrate a sack of Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) throws a pass as Alabama offensive lineman Deonte Brown (65) blocks Mississippi State defensive tackle Lee Autry (97) in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) is brought down in t he middle of the Mississippi State defense in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) is brought down by Mississippi State defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (94) in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) scrambles away from pressure against Mississippi State in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) brings the ball up the sidelines as he runs against Mississippi State in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) brings the ball up the sidelines as he runs against Mississippi State in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]