REPLAY: Nick Saban and Alabama's strong second half defeats Ole Miss 24-10

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Ole Miss football will be out to score arguably the most important victory of the Lane Kiffin era when it takes on Alabama on Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

The No. 16 Rebels travel to play the No. 12 Crimson Tide having lost seven consecutive games in this series. Ole Miss' last victory over Alabama came in 2015 by a 43-37 score.

It's a matchup rife with storylines for the Rebels. Kiffin has yet to beat his former boss, Nick Saban, since his arrival in Oxford before the 2020 season. Kiffin spent three seasons calling the Alabama offense.

The Rebels also landed Alabama defensive coordinator Pete Golding over the offseason. Kiffin has downplayed the impact of his staff's familiarity with the Crimson Tide.

Ole Miss game time, TV channel, betting odds today vs. Alabama

• KICKOFF: 2:30 p.m. CT

• TV: CBS

• BETTING ODDS: Alabama -7

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Ole Miss football score updates vs. Alabama Crimson Tide

Final Score: Alabama 24, Ole Miss 10

Fourth Quarter

Alabama 24, Ole Miss 10: Alabama finds its groove

The second half is where the Crimson Tide finally finds their momentum with their second touchdown of the day. Running back Jase McClellan brings up the score with an 8 yard rush at the 12:10 mark. After the PAT Alabama leads 24-10.

Third Quarter

Alabama 17, Ole Miss 10: Rebels playing catch up

Ole Miss sends out kicker Caden Davis to secure a 35 yard field goal for the Rebels. 34 seconds are left in the third quarter and the Rebels will fight to get back in the game heading into the fourth.

Alabama 17, Ole Miss 7: Crimson Tide's first TD of the game

After three field goals, Alabama continues to lead with a 33 yard passing touchdown from quarterback Jalen Milroe to tight end Amari Niblack. With 6:29 left on the clock after the two and a half minute drive, the Crimson Tide leads 17-7.

Alabama 9, Ole Miss 7: Alabama loves FG's

For the third time this game, Alabama goes to kicker Will Reichard to help take the lead over the Rebels with a 23 yard field goal. Crimson Tide secures it's first lead since the first quarter with 11 minutes on the clock.

Second Quarter

Ole Miss 7, Alabama 6: Mid game injury update for Alabama

In the midst of the second quarter, Alabama football starting linebacker Deontae Lawson had to leave the game after sustaining an injury. Lawson was able to walk off on his own with the help of trainers and it is unknown as to what his status is as well as what the injury is.

Ole Miss 7, Alabama 6: Alabama opts for another FG

In an attempt to catchup, the Crimson Tide settles for a 40 yard field goal completed by kicker Will Reichard to catch up to the Rebels. Ole Miss still leads Alabama with 5:24 left in the first half.

First Quarter

Ole Miss 7, Alabama 3: TD No. 1 sponsored by Jaxson Dart

Opting for the running game is quarterback Jaxson Dart, who scored the first Rebels touchdown in a 10 yard rush. After the PAT Ole Miss takes the lead 7-3 over Alabama with three minutes left in the quarter.

Alabama 3, Ole Miss 0: Crimson Tide opens the score

After a six minute drive, Alabama opts for a field goal to get on the board. After a 48 yard field goal from kicker Will Reichard the Crimson Tide leads the Rebels 3-0 with over six minutes left on the clock.

Check back for score updates as Ole Miss faces Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: REPLAY: Ole Miss defeated by Alabama's second half performance 24-10