What happened: Alabama (5-2) hosts Texas A&M in Tuscaloosa this weekend after losses to Georgia and Tennessee. Sophomore quarterback Keelon Russell, running back Trae'Shawn Brown and sophomore receiver Lotzier Brooks carry the bulk of the Crimson Tide offense.

Why it matters: Kalen DeBoer chose Russell over Austin Mack after a fall-camp competition, and the Duncanville, Texas, native has produced 12 passing and five rushing touchdowns. With Ryan Coleman-Williams ruled out, Brooks becomes the focal point of the receiver room. For Mike Elko's Aggies, the trip ranks among the biggest games on the schedule.

What to watch: Key questions are whether Brown plays and rebounds from his 12-yard outing at Tennessee, and how defensive coordinator Lyle Hemphill's secondary contains Russell when plays break down.