Sep 11, 2025; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack running back Hollywood Smothers (3) runs the ball in the first half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Luke Jamroz-Imagn Images
Hollywood Smothers and his playmaking ability will be a welcomed addition to the Alabama Crimson Tide offense.
Alabama is coming off a very underwhelming rushing output during the 2025 season. The Tide did not have anywhere close to a 1,000-yard rusher, no Alabama running back, who carried the football 20 times or more, averaged four yards a carry and the Tide averaged 16 rushing yards as a team during its last three games.
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