Better QB TD run: Jackson vs. Hurts (0:41)
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2017 Schedule
2-0, 1st in SEC - West
Saban jokes with reporters about offense's 'so-so' performance (1:15)
Hurts shines in Alabama's win (0:41)
Alabama rolls over Fresno State (0:50)
Alex Scarborough ESPN Staff Writer
Nick Saban says the plan was to put backup QB Tua Tagovailoa in during the second quarter regardless of score: "Jalen knew it. Jalen expected it."
Alex Scarborough ESPN Staff Writer
Nick Saban after Alabama's 41-10 win over Fresno State: "I think we improved. I think we played better, especially on offense. We still have a lot of things we need to continue to improve on, and I think everyone needs to know we're not interested in sliding backward."
Jalen Hurts leads No. 1 Alabama past Fresno State, 41-10
Jalen Hurts ran for 154 yards and two touchdowns and passed for a third score in No. 1 Alabama's 41-10 victory over Fresno State on Saturday.
Alex Scarborough ESPN Staff Writer
No. 1 Alabama takes care of Fresno State with ease, 41-10. The Crimson Tide fell just 3 yards short of 500 total yards of offense in the home-opener.
Ruggs III further extends the lead with a TD (1:01)
Alex Scarborough ESPN Staff Writer
As seen at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Alex Scarborough ESPN Staff Writer
That might be it for Jalen Hurts. He completed 14 of 18 passes for 128 yds, TD and rushed for 154 yds, 2 TD rushing on 10 carries.
Hurts' 16 yard run leads to Alabama field goal (0:34)
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It's early in the second half, but the Jalen Hurts show has taken center stage in T-Town. pic.twitter.com/ZGrTAUJdYI
Alex Scarborough ESPN Staff Writer
Alabama is averaging more yards per rush (9.4) than yards per completion (9.1). You don't see that often.
Harris for a 5-yard TD (0:39)
Fresno State FB @FresnoStateFB
2nd Q, 1;15 left | Damien Harris 5-yard touchdown run caps a 6-play, 77-yard drive that took 2:29. Alabama 28, FS 3 #GoDogs
Alex Scarborough ESPN Staff Writer
Highly-touted freshman QB Tua Tagovailoa got his first snaps under center on that drive. The lefty completed 2 of 3 passes and was sacked once before Alabama was forced to punt. Nick Saban has said Tagovailoa will play in spots this season.
Fresno State FB @FresnoStateFB
2nd Q, 14:25 left | Jalen Hurts 3-yard touchdown run puts the Crimson Tide up 21-3. 11-play, 75-yard drive took 4:38 off the clock. #GoDogs
Hurts' 2nd TD run widens Alabama's lead (0:32)
Alex Scarborough ESPN Staff Writer
Jalen Hurts 10-11 passing for 91 yards, TD. He also has 5 carries, 81 yards, 2 TD. And there are 14 minutes left in the first half.
Fresno State FB @FresnoStateFB
2nd Q, 14:25 left | Jalen Hurts 3-yard touchdown runs puts the Crimson Tide up 21-3. 11-play, 75-yard drive took 4:38 off the clock. #GoDogs
ESPN Stats and Information
Jalen Hurts recorded his 9th career game with a Pass TD and Rush TD. Since the start of last season, only Lamar Jackson has more (10, including today).
Hurts to Hentges down the middle for a TD (0:47)
Alex Scarborough ESPN Staff Writer
Two plays and 39 seconds is all it took for Alabama to score its first touchdown. Jalen Hurts kept on a read-option and ran 55 yards to pay dirt.
2018 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Williams | ATH | Committed | 87 |
| Tommy Brown | OT | Committed | 84 |
| Stephon Wynn | DE | Committed | 84 |
| Jordan Davis | DE | Committed | 83 |
| Quay Walker | OLB | Committed | 83 |
2017 SEC Standings
| East | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 1-0 | 2-0 |
| Kentucky | 0-0 | 2-0 |
| Tennessee | 0-0 | 2-0 |
| Vanderbilt | 0-0 | 2-0 |
| Georgia | 0-0 | 1-0 |
| Florida | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Missouri | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| West | CONF | OVR |
| Alabama | 0-0 | 2-0 |
| Ole Miss | 0-0 | 2-0 |
| Mississippi State | 0-0 | 1-0 |
| LSU | 0-0 | 1-0 |
| Auburn | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Arkansas | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Texas A&M | 0-0 | 0-1 |
Team Leaders 2017
2017 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Awards
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