Eye-opening stat highlights Alabama football’s recent inability to run football with running backs
Justin Smith
Sep 27, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Jam Miller (26) runs against the Georgia Bulldogs in the first half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Alabama football’s rushing attack has left a lot to be desired in the last six quarters of play.
The Crimson Tide’s running backs have rushed for 54 yards on their last 25 carries over the last six quarters.
Alabama’s running backs continued to struggle to be consistent in the run game in the first half against South Carolina on Saturday. Jam Miller rushed for seven yards on three carries in the opening half.
Having an effective run game would benefit the Crimson Tide in a lot of ways in the second half against South Carolina and throughout the rest of the season. Fortunately for Alabama, it has managed to have success while its running backs have not put up big yards in recent outings.
Justin Smith( Managing Editor, Director of Recruiting )
Justin Smith is the Managing Editor and Lead Writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine with over 10 years of writing experience & expertise. Smith has consistently delivered high quality, extensively researched information on the University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide football team that fans can trust. Smith is official credentialed media with the University of Alabama under Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He is also the Director of Recruiting for Touchdown Enterprises, specializing in scouting and analyzing high school recruits around the nation, specifically focusing on recruits within the state of Alabama.