The Alabama Crimson Tide took in their first home game of the 2012 season by taking on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron lit up the skies with an aerial assault throwing for 4 touchdowns and more than 200 yards. The Alabama defense also recovered 3 Western Kentucky fumbles and 1 interception. Final Score: 35 – 0.