Alabama players told media this week that they felt the pressure last season as they sought revenge for their 2014 loss to Ole Miss.

The Tide has rolled big-time in its first two games. Now it faces its biggest test yet against Ole Miss. (Alabama Athletics)

The Crimson Tide responded with a five-turnover showing in a 43-37 loss. Those turnovers included two fumbled kick returns.

“I feel like we put too much pressure, too much emphasis on revenge and all that stuff, so we are definitely not focusing on anything like that this year,” Alabama defensive end Jonathan Allen said Monday in an Associated Press report. “We are just focusing on playing well.”

Kickoff for this latest rematch in Oxford, which can be seen on CBS, is at 2:30 p.m.

Gus Malzahn high-fives players coming off the field after a touchdown against Arkansas State. (Dakota Sumpter/Auburn Athletics)

Meanwhile, Auburn is at home for its 6 p.m. game with Texas A&M that can be seen on ESPN. The Tigers are trying to win a second game in a row against the Aggies, with whom they have alternated victories on the opponent’s home field. Auburn won 45-41 in 2013, A&M won 41-38 in 2014 and the Tigers took it 26-10 last season.

“It’s SEC play,” Gus Malzahn told the media this week. “We need to raise our level. Our coaches, our players understand that. I just think it being the SEC opener is big enough in itself. That’s our mindset right now.”

OTHER STATE SCHOOLS

South Alabama at Louisiana-Lafayette: The Ragin’ Cajuns are 1-1, coming off a 30-22 win over McNeese State. The Jaguars are 1-1, falling 24-9 to Georgia Southern. Saturday’s 6 p.m. game can be seen on the American Sports Network.

Coastal Carolina at Jacksonville State: Gamecocks coach John Grass says there’s no rest for the weary for JSU, which lost last week at LSU. “You go from playing an SEC team to another FBS team, but at least we have them at home,” he said. Kickoff for this Band Day game is 1 p.m.

Valdosta at North Alabama: The Lions have been idle since falling 31-12 to Jacksonville State in their opener.

West Alabama at Mississippi College: The Tigers will try to avoid going 0-3 during their 7 p.m. contest in Clinton, Miss.

Troy coach Neal Brown is looking for a win this week after his Trojans fell just a touchdown short against highly ranked Clemson. (Troy Athletics)

Tuskegee vs. Florida A&M: The Golden Tigers (2-0) face the Rattlers in the Fifth Quarter Classic at 6 p.m. in Mobile.

Prairie View A&M at Alabama A&M: The Panthers come to Huntsville at 6 p.m. Saturday for the Louis Crews Classic, the home opener for the 1-1 Bulldogs.

Alabama State at Southern: The Hornets and Jaguars square off at 6 p.m. in Baton Rouge. The visitors are seeking their first win of the season after a pair of defeats.

Troy at Southern Mississippi: The Trojans are 1-1 after falling by six to 2015 national championship runner-up Clemson. Kickoff is at 6 p.m.

Belhaven at Huntingdon: Fresh off their 21-point victory over rival Birmingham-Southern, the Hawks host the Blazers at 1 p.m.

Birmingham-Southern at Sewanee: The Panthers (0-2) will try to get into the win column at 1 p.m. in Sewanee, Tenn.

Miles: The Golden Bears are off this week before traveling next week to Morehouse College.

Samford: The Bulldogs (2-0) are open this week before heading to Chattanooga to open their SoCon schedule against the Mocs at 1 p.m. on Sept. 24.

HIGH SCHOOLS

7A: Spain Park is ranked No. 5 in the latest Alabama Sports Writers Association football poll. The Jaguars are at home to Region 3 rival Mountain Brook in a game in which the combatants have one thing in common – the last loss for each was to Hoover.

Fifth-ranked Spain Park faces Mountain Brook this week. (Bernard Troncale/Alabama NewsCenter)

6A: Parker travels to Lawson Field to take on Ramsay in a battle for first place in Region 5. The Region 6 tilt between Gardendale and No. 10 Minor could also be close.

5A: Demopolis heads to No. 8 Calera for a Region 3 showdown.

4A: Top-ranked and defending champion Leeds hosts Handley in Region 3.

3A: Home-standing and No. 10-ranked Weaver entertains No. 9 Ohatchee.

2A: Reeltown is at No. 4 Lanett and top-ranked Elba hosts Goshen.

1A: No. 5 Brantley hosts Georgiana.

AISA: No. 5 Lowndes Academy is at No. 9 Chambers Academy. Lowndes has twice topped 50 points this season and scored 43 in the other outing. Chambers has 47, 41 and 46 points in its three victories this season.