Report Card: Grading Alabama’s 45-20 win over Kansas State in the Sugar Bowl

Grading Alabama’s 45-20 win over Kansas State in the Sugar Bowl.

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Grade: B-minus

It wasn’t a great performance for the Alabama defense, but it was pretty dang solid. Other than the 88-yard touchdown run, Alabama shut down Deuce Vaughn. Wildcat quarterback Will Howard never really found a rhythm as Alabama picked him off twice during the contest. A good and opportunistic performance from the Tide.

Finally…special teams…