The Alabama coaching staff named nine players of the week following the Crimson Tide’s 24-10 win over then-No. 15/16 Ole Miss to open Southeastern Conference play last Saturday. Tyler Booker, Jase McClellan, Jalen Milroe and Robbie Ouzts on offense; Jihaad Campbell, Kool-Aid McKinstry and Dallas Turner on defense; and Ja’Corey Brooks and James Burnip on special teams were all selected for their efforts against the Rebels.
OFFENSE
Tyler Booker
- Recorded a career-high six knockdown blocks while not allowing a sack against the Rebels
- Anchor of an Alabama offensive line that accounted for 356 yards of total offense, including 131 yards on the ground and 225 through the air
- Cleared a path for Jase McClellan to rush for 105 yards and a touchdown while averaging 6.2 yards per carry
Jase McClellan
- Led the Crimson Tide with 17 carries for 105 yards and a touchdown
- Averaged 6.2 yards per tote, including an eight-yard score to go with a long rush of 22
- Added two receptions for 12 yards
Jalen Milroe
- Finished 17-of-21 passing for 225 yards and a touchdown
- Completed at least one pass to 10 different UA receivers on the day
- Also accumulated 28 yards on the ground with a long rush of 20
Robbie Ouzts
- Got the starting nod against the Rebels
- Totaled one reception for 21 yards, picking up a crucial first down to extend UA’s offensive drive that resulted in an eventual touchdown
- Provided solid perimeter blocking, helping the Tide rack up a combined 131 rushing yards
DEFENSE
Jihaad Campbell
- Stepped up in the absence of Deontae Lawson, entering the game late in the second quarter
- Finished second on the Tide defense with seven total tackles
Kool-Aid McKinstry
- Helped UA’s secondary limit the high-powered Ole Miss offense to only 245 yards through the air
- Recorded three tackles, including one for loss (-2 yards), and added a pass breakup
Dallas Turner
- Led the Alabama defense in production points as he spotted the stat sheet to open SEC action
- Posted five tackles, including 3.5 for loss (-27 yards) and two sacks (-17 yards)
- Also pressured the quarterback twice while forcing a fumble with a huge hit on the Rebels’ signal-caller
SPECIAL TEAMS
Ja’Corey Brooks
- Blocked an Ole Miss punt, flying around the left side of the line to dive in front of the ball
- Added one reception for a two-yard gain from his wide receiver post
James Burnip
- Called on to punt three times in the top-25 matchup
- Accumulated 145 yards for an average of 48.3 yards per kick
- Forced three fair catches and boomed a long punt of 56
**This information was acquired from a recent press release from Alabama Athletics.**
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