TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Derrick Henry broke free, sprinted right toward the sideline and turned upfield. Swatting an LSU defender away, he was finally dragged down 40 yards later on the 2-yard line. The next play, he barreled into the end zone for the touchdown, giving Alabama a lead it would never surrender while giving himself a signature game for Heisman Trophy consideration.
Henry flipped the script on what was built as a showcase game for LSU running back Leonard Fournette. Instead, it was Alabama’s junior running back who stole the show, finishing with 215 yards and three touchdowns while carrying the No.