Gridiron Now · Sep 18, 2018
Ole Miss Rebels defense remains broken
Alabama backup quarter Jalen Hurts connected with Henry Ruggs III for a 13-yard touchdown. The top-ranked Crimson Tide extended its lead over the home-standing Rebels 49-7. Bama had rolled up 418-yards on the Rebels as both quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen Hurts, combined to complete 16-21 passes for 248-yards and four touchdowns.
It was only halftime.
As it stood, the Mississippi defense had given up 1,533 total yards in two-and-a-half quarters. The Alabama defense gave up just 1,366 rushing yards the entire 14-game season last year.
Alabama would go on to win 62-7. Nick Saban could have named his score. The Crimson Tide has now outscored Ole Miss 128-10 the last eight quarters.