Alabama’s game against Ole Miss last season left a mark on the Crimson Tide that which it didn’t only carry throughout the rest of that season but until its rematch today.
After surrendering over 600 yards of total offense in 2020, Alabama came out and sent a message today with a dominating performance on both sides of the football. The defense set the tone for the game during the first half when the aggressive Rebels offense went for it on fourth down on its first possession of the game.
The Crimson Tide front didn’t budge though, as it halted the run attempt for no gain giving the Alabama offense the extra momentum.
In the first half, Pete Golding’s unit forced Ole Miss into three turnovers on downs along with one punt, one fumble and no points after two quarters.
On the other side of the ball, running back Brian Robinson took care of business up front as he returned from missing last week’s game with an impressive performance. Robinson rushed for a career-best four touchdowns on the day as the Crimson Tide offensive line dominated upfront.
Lane Kiffin would get his offense going a bit in the second half with a pair of touchdown drives along with an interception from Bryce Young. But stopping the Alabama run game was a task much too large to ask as it shaved off large chunks of the game clock every time it got the ball back.
Alabama now advances to 5-0 on the season and head coach Nick Saban is 24-0 against his former assistants.
Below are the major highlights from the game:
1st quarter:
-DB DeMarcco Hellams leaves the game for the medical tent
-DL Tim Smith/DB Jordan Battle stop Ole Miss on downs 8:51
-QB Bryce Young connects with WR John Metchie for a 16 yard TD 2:20
-Hellams returns to action at the end of the 1st
2nd quarter:
-RB Brian Robinson 1 yard TD run
-LB Henry To’oto’o turns Ole Miss over on downs with tackle in the backfield
-QB Bryce Young connects with TE Cameron Latu on 3 yard TD
-DL Phidarian Mathis forces a fumble recovered by Alabama
-RB Brian Robinson 1 yard TD run 0:57
3rd quarter:
-RB Brian Robinson 1 yard TD run 12: 32
– QB Matt Corral 10 yard TD run 8:25
-QB Bryce Young throws INT to DB Keidron Smith
4th quarter:
-RB Brian Robinson 2 yard TD run 10:47
-LB Kendrick Blackshire ejected for targeting on kickoff
-DB Jordan Battle injured and leaves for the locker room 8:50
-DB Jordan Battle returns to the field
-QB Matt Corral 2 yard TD pass to Chase Rodgers 2:23
FINAL SCORE: Alabama 42 Ole Miss 21
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Patrick Dowd is a Reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can follow him on Twitter, via Pat_Dowd77
