Alabama improved to 8-1 with the win while LSU fell to 6-3.
The No. 8 powered past the No. 14 42-28 at Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday night. Here’s what you need to know: With LSU leading 28-21 with 11:14 remaining in the third quarter, Alabama responded with 21 unanswered points. , and all recorded rushing touchdowns in Alabama’s second-half scoring surge. Milroe went 15-of-23 passing for 219 yards and added 155 yards and four touchdowns on the ground. He is the first quarterback in Alabama history to score four rushing touchdowns in a single game.
Milroe led the way with _ rushing yards but running backs McClellan, Williams and Jamarion Miller each got their share of opportunities. The challenge for Alabama’s offense will be to carry this rushing momentum against stingier defenses, but Saturday represented the physical, downhill rushing offense that was the preseason expectation for this group. Also of note for the offensive line: just two sacks allowed.