The Alabama Crimson Tide started off a little shaky going 3 and out during their first series, but the Tide recovered and drove down the field for the first touchdown of the 2020 season for Alabama.
Alabama senior running back Najee Harris punched it in from the one-yard line after 6 touches during that series.
So far in the first quarter, Harris has 8 carries for 38 yards and a touchdown.
But let’s be honest, he’s just getting started.
We knew coming into the game that Alabama would be more dominant on the ground than in previous seasons due to the depth in the running back position as well as the role of quarterback Mac Jones.
TOUCHDOWN ALABAMA🏈
Najee Harris pounds it in for a Bama touchdown! 7-0#Alabama #Missouri
(🎥 @espn) pic.twitter.com/8cM2Wpwbam— Sideline CFB (@SidelineCFB) September 26, 2020
Last season Harris’ role became more dominant on offense, especially after Tua Tagovailoa endured a season-ending injury. Harris finished the season with 1,224 yards rushing off of 209 carries. He also had a career-best 13 touchdowns.
In his career, he has over 2,300 rushing yards and 20 TDs, as well as over 350 receiving yards with another 7 TDs.
It will be exciting to see what Jones, Harris, and the Crimson Tide can do this season.
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