The Oct. 22 matchup will be the ninth meeting all-time between the two schools

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Kickoff for the Oct. 22 home game between Alabama and Texas A&M is set for a 2:30 p.m. CT kickoff on CBS, the SEC office announced on Monday afternoon.

The Crimson Tide and Aggies will meet for the ninth time in the history of the two schools, with UA owning a 6-2 advantage in the series. Under head coach Nick Saban, Alabama is 3-1 against A&M and the Tide is riding a three-game winning streak against the Aggies after falling in the first matchup in Tuscaloosa back in 2012.