Why the combination of a losing streak, and a Big 12 showdown put Alabama basketball in serious danger this weekend.

Last year's Final Four loss looms heavily over the Crimson Tide, who are contending with newfound expectations.

The No. 15 Missouri Tigers host the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide today. Find out how to watch this SEC men's college basketball matchup for free.

Auburn reassumed its place as the No. 1 team in the updated Coaches Poll released Monday following a 94-85 victory over Alabama. The Tigers dropped to No. 2 last week in place of

Alabama and Auburn played in one of the best games of the college basketball season last Saturday. And the viewership numbers reflected that.

Auburn was ranked No. 1 once again in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll, which was released Monday, securing all 31 first-place votes as the Crimson Tide slipped to No. 4. In the AP Top 25 Poll, the Tigers secured 59 of 60 possible first-place votes, with Florida securing the only other top spot on a ballot.

Auburn is still the overall No. 1 seed following the Tigers' win at Alabama. The Crimson Tide remain second overall despite the loss. Duke and Florida round out the No. 1 seeds. The first change from the committee's bracket came from the game immediately after it was released.

Alabama basketball's loss to Missouri on Wednesday night has Tide fans wondering how relenting the team's defense is this season.