Alabama enters Week 6 as a near-top-10 team that has only one blemish on its record – a home loss to a top-five Texas team. The Tide will face Texas A&M on the road this week, which carries major SEC Championship and College Football Playoff implications
Last season, The Crimson Tide hosted the Aggies and won by only four points. In fact, Texas A&M was one play away from winning it all as time expired. The quarterback in that game? Jalen Milroe, making his first start at the collegiate level.
The week prior, Heisman-winning quarterback Bryce Young injured his shoulder against Arkansas and was sidelined against the Aggies.
Milroe earned the win, but he could have played better. As an experienced player now with multiple games under his belt and an offensive scheme built to accommodate him, expectations should be higher.
He completed 12 of 19 passing attempts for 111 yards and three touchdowns, he also threw for an interception. He also had 17 carries for 81 yards. In this season’s meeting between the two teams, he will have to manage the game and reman calm under pressure in an environment that will surely be unlike any other he’s had to play in.
Repeating last year’s performance likely won’t be enough to get the job done. He needs to revisit that game and see what needs to improved upon.
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