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No. 1 Alabama sloppy in win over Mississippi, seeks improvement as Iron Bowl looms

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    Alabama running back T.J. Yeldon (4) leaps past Mississippi State defensive back Jamerson Love (5) and runs past teammate wide receiver Kevin Norwood (83) for a gain during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Kerry Smith) (The Associated Press)

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    Alabama kicker Cade Foster (43) kicks a point past Mississippi State defenders during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Kerry Smith) (The Associated Press)

STARKVILLE, Miss. – No. 1 Alabama was able to sleepwalk through its 20-7 victory over Mississippi State on Saturday without dire consequences.

Opponents in the near future probably won't be as forgiving.

The Crimson Tide (10-0, 7-0 Southeastern Conference) had a tepid offensive showing against the Bulldogs, with 383 total yards and an uncharacteristic four turnovers. Alabama still escaped with a relatively easy victory, but coach Nick Saban said the game was a reminder that his team isn't invincible.

Now the two-week hype begins for one of the most anticipated Iron Bowls in years. Alabama has one more game in the interim — against FCS-level Chattanooga on Saturday — and it will give the Tide a chance to clean up its performance in advance of the Nov. 30 showdown with Auburn (10-1, 6-1).