The Alabama coaching staff selected eight players to nine slots for player of the week honors following the Crimson Tide’s 49-26 win at then-No. 20/19 Arkansas last Saturday. Jahmyr Gibbs, Seth McLaughlin and Tyler Steen on offense; DeMarcco Hellams, Kool-Aid McKinstry and Jaheim Oatis on defense; and Demouy Kennedy, McKinstry and Quandarrius Robinson on special teams were all recognized for their play in Fayetteville.
OFFENSE
Jahmyr Gibbs
- Rushed for 206 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries while adding a pair of receptions for 29 yards
- Found the end zone on two big runs of 72 and 76 yards while averaging 11.4 yards per rush in the game
- His 206 yards rushing tied for the 15th-most in a single game in Alabama program history
Seth McLaughlin
- Got the spot start at center in Fayetteville
- Did not allow a sack, quarterback pressure or quarterback hit
- Totaled three knockdown blocks, including a huge one that opened a hole for Gibbs’ 72-yard score
Tyler Steen
- Put together another strong performance at left tackle
- Helped Alabama churn out 555 yards of total offense, including 238 yards passing and a season-high 317 on the ground
- Combined with the Tide’s line unit to help the offense average 8.7 yards per play and 7.5 yards per rush
DEFENSE
DeMarcco Hellams
- Totaled six tackles in the SEC road opener
- Forced a key fumble in Alabama territory to help the Crimson Tide retake momentum
- Also added one pass breakup from his safety spot
Kool-Aid McKinstry
- Recorded six tackles against the Razorbacks, including one for loss (-4 yards)
- Added a pair of pass breakups
- Helped the Tide secondary limit Arkansas to only 190 yards passing
Jaheim Oatis
- Notched a career-high eight total tackles in his start along the defensive front
- Posted one sack (-8 yards) as he pushed past the line to get to K.J. Jefferson
SPECIAL TEAMS
Demouy Kennedy
- Contributed to the Tide’s special teams efforts on the road
- Suffered a lower body injury that forced an early exit
Kool-Aid McKinstry
- Continued to make an impact on punt return
- Accumulated 77 yards on three returns with a long of 45
- Also contributed six tackles and a pass breakup on the defensive side of the ball
Quandarrius Robinson
- Helped the Tide special teams units limit the Razorbacks to zero kickoff returns
**This information was acquired from a recent press release from Alabama Athletics.**
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