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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.

[autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] and the Alabama Crimson Tide ended the 2022 football season in decisive fashion: a 45-20 drumming of the Kansas State Wildcats in the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

[autotag]Bryce Young[/autotag] delivered one of his best performances for Alabama in what was most likely his final game for the Crimson Tide.

Although the season did not conclude in a national championship, the Alabama football team delivered the season’s best performance, showing just how elite a team it could have been.

For the final time this season, here is our report card for each phase of the game in the Crimson Tide’s 45-20 stomping of Kansas State.

First…the offense…

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Everything Nick Saban, Bryce Young, and Will Anderson Jr. said following Sugar Bowl win

Everything Nick Saban, Bryce Young, and Will Anderson Jr. had to say following Alabama’s 45-20 win over Kansas State in the Sugar Bowl.

[autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] and the No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide capped off the 2022 football season in convincing fashion with a 45-20 stomping of No. 9 Kansas State in the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

Following Alabama’s win, coach Saban, quarterback [autotag]Bryce Young[/autotag], and outside linebacker [autotag]Will Anderson Jr.[/autotag] would sit down at the media table to deliver their post-game press conference.

Coach Saban would begin by being very complimentary of not only Young and Anderson Jr., but the entire Alabama football team for their effort in the Sugar Bowl.

Below is everything that the three legendary Alabama football figures had to say following the 11th win of the 2022 season.

5 takeaways from Alabama’s dominating 45-20 win over Kansas State in the Sugar Bowl

The top takeaways from Alabama’s dominating win over Kansas State in the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

Although the season did not end in a national championship, [autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] and the Alabama Crimson Tide finished the 2022 season off with a win of Kansas State in the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

The Tide got off to a bit of a sluggish start early on in the contest falling behind the Wildcats 10-0 before reeling off 21 unanswered points.

To the surprise of no one, the Alabama offense was led by star quarterback [autotag]Bryce Young[/autotag] who finished with over 300 passing yards and five touchdown tosses.

Defensively, the Tide was led by Brian Branch who was all over the field against the Wildcat offense. Branch finished with double-digit tackles and a second-half interception.

As the season comes to an end let’s take a look at a few of the takeaways from Alabama’s impressive Sugar Bowl victory.

Jordan Battle has Alabama Twitter exploding after early INT

Twitter explodes after Jordan Battle picks off Will Howard in the Sugar Bowl.

The Allstate Sugar Bowl is underway in New Orleans and the Alabama defense has already made a big play for the Crimson Tide.

On Kansas State’s opening possession, the Wildcats moved the ball to around midfield before senior safety Jordan Battle picked off Will Howard when he attempted to hit star running Deuce Vaughn on a wheel route.

The interception was Battle’s first of his senior season and it couldn’t have come at a better time.

Unfortunately, Bryce Young and the Alabama offense could not take advantage of the turnover and quickly went three and out.

Following Battle’s interception, Twitter quickly exploded.

LOOK: Alabama honors the passing of Mike Leach with helmet decal

Alabama to honor the late Mike Leach with a special helmet decal in the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

Gameday has arrived in New Orleans and [autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] and the No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide are on the verge of taking on the No. 9 Kansas State Wildcats.

Despite the joy and excitement of the Allstate Sugar Bowl matchup and the new year, coach Saban and the Alabama equipment staff took time to honor a fallen legend of the game.

Today, when you see Alabama take the field, the back of the historic crimson helmets will look a little bit different. Alabama has decided to put a simple new decal on their helmets to honor the passing of Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach.

Leach passed away on Dec. 12 and left a lasting impact on the game of football and all of the fans that enjoyed watching his air-raid attack.

Coach Saban has always had the utmost respect for coach Leach and this small gesture exemplifies just that.

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Alabama vs. Kansas State: Stream, injury report, broadcast info for Allstate Sugar Bowl

How to watch the Alabama Crimson Tide take on the Kansas State Wildcats in the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

The 2022 season will come to end on Saturday when [autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] leads his Alabama Crimson Tide football team on the field in New Orleans to battle Kansas State for the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

Alabama fans will get to enjoy stars [autotag]Bryce Young[/autotag] and [autotag]Will Anderson Jr.[/autotag] one last time in the Crimson and White before they more than likely move on to the NFL.

Alabama will have its handful on New Years’ Eve against the Big 12 champs in the Kansas State Wildcats.

Despite being undersized, Kansas State plays a very physical brand of football and Alabama will have to fasten their chin straps to compete in this one.

Kickoff will be here before you know it, so here is everything you need to know to catch all the action between the Tide and the Wildcats.

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Results So Far: 82-70-1
Bowl Season: 8-7

I was about to be more insufferable than I already am.

After a rough start to the bowl season, I was right there. My picks for the last round of games were about to be 4-1 against the spread, all I needed was one Minnesota stop in the Pinstripe against Syracuse, I got it, and … 12 men on the field flag, an Orange score on 4th and goal, just like that, I’m back to being just okay.

But in this wacky bowl season I’ll take 60% for that last run. Now it’s time to do better with five to end 2022 on a high note, starting with …

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5. Capital One Orange Bowl: Tennessee vs Clemson

Friday, December 30, 2022, 8:00 ET, ESPN
ATS Line Clemson -6
Pick Tennessee

I’m still not sold on the Clemson secondary.

Tennessee is missing a ton. Combine that with the public having little faith in Joe Milton at quarterback, and Clemson is almost a touchdown favorite. The Tiger defensive line might have something to do with that, and overall, the losses for a team of this caliber were relatively minimal.

I’m still not sold.

Not to dog Jalin Hyatt or Cedric Tillman in any way, but I do believe Tennessee’s system has as much to do with the success – if not more – than the receivers and the parts in the roles.

I’m going with the idea that Milton can do enough with the returning receivers to hit the Tiger secondary sort of like Sam Hartman and Wake Forest did, sort of like North Carolina’s Drake Maye did – at least in terms of total yards – and sort of  like Florida State’s Jordan Travis did.

I do believe that the atmosphere in the Orange Bowl will be great, both teams will trade big offensive punches, and I’m even buying in that Clemson will probably win this.

I’ll take my chances walking into the stadium up 6-0 with the team that’s been through the SEC wars this season.

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Alabama vs Kansas State Allstate Sugar Bowl Prediction Game Preview

Alabama vs Kansas State game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Saturday, December 31

Alabama vs Kansas State prediction, game preview, odds, how to watch. Allstate Sugar Bowl, Saturday, December 31

Alabama vs Kansas State Allstate Sugar Bowl Prediction Game Preview

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Alabama vs Kansas State How To Watch

Date: Saturday, December 31
Game Time: 12:00 ET
Venue: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA
How To Watch: ESPN
Record: Alabama (10-2), Kansas State (10-3)
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Alabama vs Kansas State Allstate Sugar Bowl 5 Things To Know

Allstate Sugar Bowl Prediction, What’s Going To Happen, History

– By any normal standards it’s been a wonderful football season for Alabama. It blew out its arch rival Auburn, won ten games, made it to the Sugar Bowl, and came up with a thrilling win over Texas on the road. The two losses were this close to going the other way – losing on walk-offs at Tennessee and LSU – and …

It was a total disaster. Starting with losing the College Football Playoff National Championship to Georgia, 2022 has been a rough year for the Tide – at least by its own unreasonable-yet-attainable standards. But it just came up with a massive recruiting class, there’s a ton of big-time talent coming back, and now there’s a shot at closing out the calendar year with something big.

The stars are here – the NFL guys are supposed to play in this. Bama isn’t 100% operational – a slew of parts are in the transfer portal – but the starting 22 will be fine. The same goes for …

– Kansas State gets almost everyone of note back. The Big 12 champion won ten games, held on to take down TCU in the conference title game, beat its rival Kansas, and now it gets a shot to do something massive with a Sugar Bowl win over Bama.

It’s a rock-solid team that doesn’t beat itself, plays a hard-nosed brand of defense – the D was the best in the Big 12 – and owns the turnover battle. It’s hardly going to freak out just because it’s playing Alabama.

– This is the third bowl appearance for the Wildcats under head coach Chris Klieman. Last year’s team walked over a depleted LSU in a sad Texas Bowl, and the 2019 version couldn’t get past Navy in the Liberty. However, the program has won three of its last four bowls.

– How’s this for a bowl run for Alabama? Since closing out the 1975 season with a Sugar Bowl win over Penn State, it’s 34-14 with the last three losses coming in the College Football Playoff National Championship. How do you know your program is doing well? This is Alabama’s 15th bowl/national championship game in nine years of the CFP era.

– Can we get a good Sugar Bowl? The Ohio State College Football Playoff win over Alabama in 2014 was exciting, and the Texas win over Georgia at the end of the 2018 season was interesting – even though the Bulldogs didn’t seem to wake up until it was too late.

Eight of the last ten, though, have been decided by double-digits, including last year’s depressing- it took on a different tone after QB Matt Corral was injured – Baylor 21-7 win over Ole Miss.

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Why Alabama Will Win The Allstate Sugar Bowl

Alabama has its guys.

If everything goes according to plan, QB Bryce Young and Edge rusher Will Anderson will be out there. Most of the main skill parts will be there, the defense has a little something to prove, and the team – sort of like the 35-16 win over Michigan in the 2020 Citrus – should show up and flex a little muscle.

It starts by holding up on the defensive front.

Kansas State can throw just fine with Will Howard at quarterback, but it really gets rolling when it controls games with the rushing attack, going 7-0 when coming up with 199 yards or more.

The Tide might have their problems defensively, but only five teams were able to get past 80 yards on the ground. With the time off to rest up and prepare, this group will be swarming all over Deuce Vaughn and …

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Why Kansas State Will Win The Allstate Sugar Bowl

Kansas State doesn’t get enough appreciation for its offensive balance.

The defense is strong, the offense can keep things moving, and it’s Kansas State, the special teams are solid. Most impressively, 2,737 yards passing, 2,725 yards rushing, and Bama has to prepare for all of it.

This isn’t exactly a vintage Crimson Tide defense.

It’s very, very good – and elite by most normal standards – but Auburn was able to run way too easily on it, Hendon Hooker almost won the Heisman as he carried Tennessee to a win, and LSU averaged over five yards per carry in its victory. The offense should be able to mix it up, the offensive line will hold its own, and the time of possession will matter.

On the other side, Alabama might have Bryce Young, and the offense is deadly no matter what, but it doesn’t have the high-end wide receivers to make the K-State secondary sweat.

Basically, Kansas State has to be Kansas State. It has to win the turnover battle, penalties won’t be a problem, and it should be its normal frustrating self with the defense holding up just fine on third downs.

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Everything Nick Saban said in his final press conference ahead of Sugar Bowl

Everything Alabama football coach Nick Saban said in his final press conference before the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

[autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] and the No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide will take on the No. 9 Kansas State Wildcats on Saturday morning in the Allstate Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.

Before kickoff tomorrow, coach Saban was able to speak to the media one last time on Friday to discuss his team and the matchup with the Wildcats among other things.

As usual, coach Saban would start things off with an opening statement and would wish everyone a Happy New Year and thank everyone who is involved for making the Sugar Bowl such a special event.

Here is everything coach Saban had to say in his final press conference before the Allstate Sugar Bowl matchup with Kansas State.

Roll Tide Wire staff predictions for Alabama vs. Kansas State

Roll Tide Wire’s staff predictions and analysis for Alabama vs. Kansas State.

[autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] and the Alabama Crimson Tide are set to take on the Kansas State Wildcats in the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Saturday in New Orleans.

In what has been a somewhat disappointing season for the Crimson Tide, they can end it on a high note with a Sugar Bowl victory over the Big 12 champs.

With a win, Alabama would finish with 11 wins on the season which would make for consecutive season No. 12 of at least that many victories.

As we wrap up the 2022 football season, it is time for our last installment of the score predictions and analysis from the staff here at Roll Tide Wire.

Enjoy!