Alabama defeats WKU 35-0

At least they beat the spread.

Alabama cheerleaders chant during the game against Western Kentucky  at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Sept. 8. The Hilltoppers lost 35-0 to the defending BCS National Champions.

WKU head coach Willie Taggart waits to take the field against the  Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Sept. 8. The Hilltoppers lost 35-0 to the defending BCS National Champions.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers receiver Jonathan Dowling, covered by Alabama defensive back John Fulton, narrowly misses catching a pass from quarterback Kawaun Jakes during the game against Alabama. Crimson Tide led 21-0 at the end of the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers quarterback Kawaun Jakes is sacked by Alabama linebacker C.J. Mosley during the game against Alabama. The Crimson Tide lead 21-0 at the end of the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron is sacked by WKU defensive back Arius Wright during the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Sept. 8. The Hilltoppers lost 35-0 to the defending BCS National Champions.

WKU coach Willie Taggart walks off the field at halftime trailing 21-0.

WKU mascot Big Red stands in formation next to the Alabama Crimson Tide marching band before the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday Sept. 8. The Hilltoppers lost 35-0 to the defending BCS National Champions.