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Initial takeaways from Alabama beating Eastern Illinois

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Alabama football defeated Eastern Illinois 56-0 to improve to 9-2 on the season.

Here are our initial takeaways from the Alabama win:

Alabama kicking woes continue

Alabama football’s kicking game was an early lowlight for the Tide after Conor Talty missed a 28-yard field goal. Fortunately for Alabama, Talty did make all of his extra-point attempts.

Alabama Rushing Attacks Gets Some Life

Alabama football put an emphasis on running the football early and often in this one. It is hard to measure if the Tide’s rushing attack took a step forward in this one, but they have gained a rhythm in a sense with Jam Miller carrying the football for 24 yards on one carry and 12 yards on another.