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Alabama’s defense bounces back in shutting down Mississippi State on homecoming

Alabama’s defense heard all the negativity from last week and unleashed fury on Mississippi State.

Homecoming was complete for the Crimson Tide as its defense pitched a 30-6 victory at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Alabama recorded six tackles for loss, four sacks, 13 pass breakups, and seven quarterback hurries.

Henry To’oto’o led the defense for tackles (13), including seven solo stops. He also has a tackle for loss. DeMarcco Hellams, a safety, totaled 10 tackles, a sack, a tackle for loss, and two pass breakups. Hellams, Brian Branch, and Will Anderson each had one full sack while Dallas Turner and Jamil Burroughs shared a sack.