The Alabama Crimson Tide leads the Missouri Tigers at halftime with a score of 28-3 in the season-opening matchup for the two SEC programs.
Mac Jones got the nod as the teams starting quarterback over true freshman Bryce Young. Jones has thrown for 239 yards off of 17 completions through 23 attempts. He has two touchdown passes to Jaylen Waddle.
Alabama receivers have also shown early signs of success without the help of Jerry Jeudy and Henry Ruggs III.
Jaylen Waddle wasted no time making his presence felt. Seven receptions for 121 yards and two touchdowns is worthy of the high praise he’s gotten in the offseason.
While DeVonta Smith has reeled in four receptions for 36 yards, sophomore receiver, John Metchie III has 42 yards on two receptions.
The success shared between Waddle, Smith and Metchie should be a relief to the Alabama offense, as there may have been some nerves after losing Jerry Jeudy and Henry Ruggs III to the 2020 NFL draft.
Najee Harris opens up his senior season with a pair of touchdowns, both showing his strength to break through the line and get into the end zone. He’s the lead rusher with 13 carries for 71 yards.
The defense has shown signs of slight rust, but had held the Tigers to three through two quarters and only allowing 10 completions on 17 attempts for 64 passing yards, but saw 49 total rushing yards, with 40 of those coming from Larry Rountree III’s seven carries.
Roll Tide Wire will keep you updated on all things Alabama football as the Crimson Tide kickoff the second half of their season-opening matchup vs. Missouri.