Only one more half stands between Alabama and the win they were favored to collect coming into this afternoon. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Kent State 39-24. Alabama entered the matchup having won three straight and they're just one half away from another.

The last time the Tide and Golden Flashes met was in the 2002 NCAA Tournament, a game Alabama fans would just as soon forget. The Flashes got 20 points from Trevor Huffman and 18 from a future NFL Pro Bowl tight end and likely Hall of Fame player.

The Kent State Golden Flashes (8-2) will visit Mark Sears and the No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide (9-2) at Coleman Coliseum on Sunday, December 22. The game starts at 1:00 PM ET.In the story below, we