| GAME THREAD University of California-Fresno vs ALABAMA
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If you look at the post I made in the top 25 games thread, I said we would give up a late TD.
I hear the fat lady warming up.
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Still work to do.
@alabama mike found what I posted about Calvin Ridley here the link it was in the New thread.
Fresno State at Alabama by the numbers: Non-conference, unranked teams falling like dominoes
31 Consecutive games with a reception for Alabama WR Calvin Ridley, the second-longest streak in the SEC. So I guess now he got 32!
Fresno State at Alabama by the numbers: Non-conference, unranked teams falling like dominoes
31 Consecutive games with a reception for Alabama WR Calvin Ridley, the second-longest streak in the SEC. So I guess now he got 32!
SCORING
1st Quarter
- BAMA: Jalen Hurts 55-yard run (Pappanastos kick good) [14:21]
- BAMA: Jalen Hurts 23-yard pass to Hale Hentges (Pappanastos kick good) [8:24]
- FS: Jimmy Camacho 27-yard field goal [4:03]
2nd Quarter
- BAMA: Jalen Hurts 3-yard run (Pappanastos kick) [14:25]
- BAMA: Damien Harris 5-yard run (Pappanastos kick) [1:15]
3rd Quarter
- BAMA: Andy Pappanastos 24-yard field goal [2:03]
4th Quarter
- BAMA: Andy Pappanastos 22-yard field goal [7:08]
- FS: Chason Virgil 26-yard pass to Derrion Grim (Camacho kick good) [6:06]
- BAMA: Tua Tagovailoa 16-yard pass to Henry Ruggs III (Pappanastos kick good) [2:41]
TEAM
FIRST DOWNS
BAMA: 28, FS: 18
RUSHING
BAMA: 305 yards, FS: 58 yards
PASSING
BAMA: 192 yards, FS: 216 yards
TOTAL OFFENSE
BAMA: 497 yards, FS: 274 yards
TURNOVERS
BAMA: 0, FS: 1
INDIVIDUAL
PASSING
Jalen Hurts: 14/18, 128 yards, 1 TD
Tua Tagovailoa: 6/9, 64 yards, 1 TD
RUSHING
Jalen Hurts: 10 carries, 154 yards, 2 TD
Najee Harris: 13 carires, 70 yards
Bo Scarbrough: 6 carries, 36 yards
Damien Harris: 6 carries, 32 yars, 1 TD
Calvin Ridley: 1 carry, 13 yards
Tua Tagovailoa: 3 carries, 0 yards
RECEIVING
Calvin Ridley: 5 catches, 45 yards
Cam Sims: 3 catches, 28 yards
Xavian Marks: 1 catch, 24 yards
Robert Foster: 2 catches, 23 yards
Hale Hentges: 1 catch, 23 yards, 1 TD
Henry Ruggs III: 1 catch, 16 yards, 1 TD
Bo Scarbrough: 2 catches, 15 yards
Najee Harris: 1 catch, 10 yards
Jerry Jeudy: 1 catch, 8 yards
Irv Smith Jr.: 2 catches, 7 yards
Damien Harris: 1 catch, (-7) yards
DEFENSE
Ronnie Harrison: 8 TKL, 1.0 TFL
Raekwon Davis: 8 TKL, 1 QBH
Keith Holcombe: 7 TKL, 1 PBU
Hootie Jones: 4 TKL
Anthony Averette: 4 TKL, 1 INT, 30 yards
Mack Wilson: 4 TKL
Da'Ron Payne: 4 TKL
Johnny Dwight: 3 TKL, 1.0 TFL, 1.0 sack
Tony Brown: 2 TKL
Dylan Moses: 2 TKL
Da'Shawn Hand: 2 TKL
Deionte Thompson: 2 TKL
Jamey Mosley: 2 TKL
Jared Mayden: 2 TKL, 1.0 TFL
Xavier McKinney: 2 TKL
Minkah Fitzpatrick: 2 TKL
Shaun Dion Hamilton: 1 TKL
Levi Wallace: 1 TKL
Joshua McMillon: 1 TKL
Jamar King: 1 TKL, 1 QBH, 1 PBU
Christopher Allen: 1 QBH
SPECIAL TEAMS
JK Scot: 3 punts, 41.7 YPP, Long: 49, Inside 20: 3
Trevon Diggs: 2 PR, 12 yards; 1 KOR, 19 yards
Andy Pappanastos: 2/2 FGs, Long: 24
1st Quarter
- BAMA: Jalen Hurts 55-yard run (Pappanastos kick good) [14:21]
- BAMA: Jalen Hurts 23-yard pass to Hale Hentges (Pappanastos kick good) [8:24]
- FS: Jimmy Camacho 27-yard field goal [4:03]
2nd Quarter
- BAMA: Jalen Hurts 3-yard run (Pappanastos kick) [14:25]
- BAMA: Damien Harris 5-yard run (Pappanastos kick) [1:15]
3rd Quarter
- BAMA: Andy Pappanastos 24-yard field goal [2:03]
4th Quarter
- BAMA: Andy Pappanastos 22-yard field goal [7:08]
- FS: Chason Virgil 26-yard pass to Derrion Grim (Camacho kick good) [6:06]
- BAMA: Tua Tagovailoa 16-yard pass to Henry Ruggs III (Pappanastos kick good) [2:41]
TEAM
FIRST DOWNS
BAMA: 28, FS: 18
RUSHING
BAMA: 305 yards, FS: 58 yards
PASSING
BAMA: 192 yards, FS: 216 yards
TOTAL OFFENSE
BAMA: 497 yards, FS: 274 yards
TURNOVERS
BAMA: 0, FS: 1
INDIVIDUAL
PASSING
Jalen Hurts: 14/18, 128 yards, 1 TD
Tua Tagovailoa: 6/9, 64 yards, 1 TD
RUSHING
Jalen Hurts: 10 carries, 154 yards, 2 TD
Najee Harris: 13 carires, 70 yards
Bo Scarbrough: 6 carries, 36 yards
Damien Harris: 6 carries, 32 yars, 1 TD
Calvin Ridley: 1 carry, 13 yards
Tua Tagovailoa: 3 carries, 0 yards
RECEIVING
Calvin Ridley: 5 catches, 45 yards
Cam Sims: 3 catches, 28 yards
Xavian Marks: 1 catch, 24 yards
Robert Foster: 2 catches, 23 yards
Hale Hentges: 1 catch, 23 yards, 1 TD
Henry Ruggs III: 1 catch, 16 yards, 1 TD
Bo Scarbrough: 2 catches, 15 yards
Najee Harris: 1 catch, 10 yards
Jerry Jeudy: 1 catch, 8 yards
Irv Smith Jr.: 2 catches, 7 yards
Damien Harris: 1 catch, (-7) yards
DEFENSE
Ronnie Harrison: 8 TKL, 1.0 TFL
Raekwon Davis: 8 TKL, 1 QBH
Keith Holcombe: 7 TKL, 1 PBU
Hootie Jones: 4 TKL
Anthony Averette: 4 TKL, 1 INT, 30 yards
Mack Wilson: 4 TKL
Da'Ron Payne: 4 TKL
Johnny Dwight: 3 TKL, 1.0 TFL, 1.0 sack
Tony Brown: 2 TKL
Dylan Moses: 2 TKL
Da'Shawn Hand: 2 TKL
Deionte Thompson: 2 TKL
Jamey Mosley: 2 TKL
Jared Mayden: 2 TKL, 1.0 TFL
Xavier McKinney: 2 TKL
Minkah Fitzpatrick: 2 TKL
Shaun Dion Hamilton: 1 TKL
Levi Wallace: 1 TKL
Joshua McMillon: 1 TKL
Jamar King: 1 TKL, 1 QBH, 1 PBU
Christopher Allen: 1 QBH
SPECIAL TEAMS
JK Scot: 3 punts, 41.7 YPP, Long: 49, Inside 20: 3
Trevon Diggs: 2 PR, 12 yards; 1 KOR, 19 yards
Andy Pappanastos: 2/2 FGs, Long: 24
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INSTANT ANALYSIS: Alabama rolls over Fresno State 41-10
Tony Tsoukalas | Alabama team writer
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama’s offense bounced back from a frustrating performance in Week 1 to help to the Crimson Tide blowout Fresno State 41-10 Saturday in its home opener. Here’s how Alabama was able to pull off the win:
Hurts, offense came out strong
Alabama wasted no time getting on the scoreboard. Starting at the Alabama 27-yard line quarterback Jalen Hurts hit Cam Sims on a screen pass for an 18 yard gain. The next play Hurts kept the ball on a read-option play, busting through a hole on the right side before turning on the jets for a 55-yard touchdown run. The two-play drive took just 39 seconds, less time than the ensuing television break, and set the tone early on.
After Alabama stopped Fresno State on a three-and-out, Hurts was back at it again. The sophomore quarterback led the Tide on a 10-play, 62-yard drive culminating in a 32-yard touchdown pass to wide-open tight end Hale Hentges. On Alabama’s next possession, Hurts led the Tide on its third straight scoring drive, taking the team down the field on an 11-play, 75-yard drive capped off by his second rushing touchdown of the afternoon from 3 yards out.
Hurts finished the half 12 of 13 passing for 91 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 119 yards and two more scores on four carries. Alabama totaled 297 yards and 16 first downs in the first half. Hurts finished the game 14 of 18 for 128 yards and a touchdown through the air while rushing for 154 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. Alabama finished with 497 total yards.
Spreading the wealth
Alabama Crimson Tide tight end Hale Hentges (84) scores a touchdown against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Photo | USA Today
Calvin Ridley was the only Alabama receiver to record a reception in the Tide’s Week 1 win over Florida State. Saturday, Alabama showed much more diversity in its passing.
A total of six wide receivers recorded a reception as first-year offensive coordinator Brian Daboll utilized several quick screens early on. Ridley still led the Tide with 45 yards on five catches. Junior Xavian Marks had 24 yards on one reception. Sims had 23 yards on three receptions and was followed by fellow senior Robert Foster with two receptions for 23 yards. True freshmen Henry Ruggs and Jerry Jeudy also recorded their first receptions. Ruggs caught a 16-yard pass from fellow freshman Tua Tagovailoa, while Jeudy tallied an 8-yard reception.
Hentges’ 23-yard touchdown was not only the first reception recorded by an Alabama tight end but also the first time a tight end has been targeted this season. Irv Smith also recorded two receptions for 7 yards.
Alabama also continued to get its running backs involved in the passing game. Bo Scarbrough finished with two receptions for 15 yards, while Najee Harris had a catch for 10 yards.
Four defenders make debuts
Alabama linebacker Jamey Mosley (16) chases Fresno State quarterback Chason Virgil out of bounds. Photo | Getty images
Due to injuries from linebackers Rashaan Evans (groin), Christian Miller (biceps), Terrell Lewis (elbow) and Anfernee Jennings (ankle), Alabama entered Saturday’s game looking to develop depth on defense. In doing so the Tide handed four players their first career start.
Sophomore defensive lineman Raekwon Davis, red shirt junior linebackers Keith Holcombe and Jamey Mosley and senior cornerback Levi Wallace all made their starting debuts. Davis finished tied with safety Ronnie Harrison with eight tackles on the afternoon. The defensive end also recorded a quarterback hurry. Holcombe finished with seven tackles and a pass breakup. Mosley had two tackles while Wallace had one.
Wallace was tended to on the field in the second quarter after he appeared to be poked in the eye. However, the senior later returned to the field shortly after.
Tua Time
Tagovailoa was expected to make his college debut against Fresno State, but few expected the former four-star to come in as early as he did. Tagovailoa entered the game on Alabama’s fourth offensive possession with 10:35 remaining in the half.
The Hawaii native proceeded to complete his first two passes for 9 yards and 6 yards respectively before taking a sack on his third career snap. Alabama was forced to punt two plays later after Tagovailoa was pressured in the pocket causing him to roll out to his left and throw awkwardly off his back foot for an incompletion on third-and-15.
Tagovailoa returned with 13:12 left in the fourth quarter to finish out the game. The freshman completed a 1-yard pass to Irv Smith but was mostly tasked with handing the ball off to fellow freshman Najee Harris. Later in the quarter, Alabama cornerback Anthony Averett returned an interception to the Fresno State 4-yard line. However, Tagovailoa and the Tide were unable to capitalize, settling for a field goal after a rush for no gain and two incompletions.
Tagovailoa finally got in the end zone later in the fourth quarter when he led Alabama on an eight-play, 75-yard drive ending in a 16-yard touchdown pass to Ruggs.
Tagovailoa finished the day 6 of 9 for 64 yards and a touchdown, while Najee Harris led all Alabama running backs with 70 yards on 13 carries.
Final Stats
Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
Alabama 7, Fresno State 0 - Jalen Hurts with 55-yard touchdown run (2 plays 73-yards, 39 seconds)
Alabama 14, Fresno State 0 - Jalen Hurts with 23-yard touchdown pass to Hale Hentges (10 plays, 62-yards, 5:25)
Alabama 14, Fresno State 3 - Jimmy Camacho with 27-yard field goal (9-plays 70-yards, 4:21)
2nd Quarter
Alabama 21, Fresno State 3 - Jalen Hurts with 3-yard touchdown run (11 plays, 75-yards, 4:38)
Alabama 28, Fresno State 3 - Damien Harris with 5-yard touchdown run (6 plays, 77-yards, 2:29)
3rd Quarter
Alabama 31, Fresno State 3 - Andy Pappanastos with a 24-yard field goal (11 plays, 53-yards, 5:31)
4th Quarter
Alabama 34, Fresno State 3 - Andy Pappanastos with a 22-yard field (4 plays, 0-yards, 00:44)
Alabama 34, Fresno State 10 - Chase Virgil touchdown pass to James Bailey for 26-yards (4 plays 37-yards, 1:102)
Alabama 41, Fresno State 10 - Tua Tagovailoa to Henry Ruggs for 16-yard touchdown (8 plays for 75-yards, 3:25)
BamaInsider.com - INSTANT ANALYSIS: Alabama rolls over Fresno State 41-10
Tony Tsoukalas | Alabama team writer
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama’s offense bounced back from a frustrating performance in Week 1 to help to the Crimson Tide blowout Fresno State 41-10 Saturday in its home opener. Here’s how Alabama was able to pull off the win:
Hurts, offense came out strong
Alabama wasted no time getting on the scoreboard. Starting at the Alabama 27-yard line quarterback Jalen Hurts hit Cam Sims on a screen pass for an 18 yard gain. The next play Hurts kept the ball on a read-option play, busting through a hole on the right side before turning on the jets for a 55-yard touchdown run. The two-play drive took just 39 seconds, less time than the ensuing television break, and set the tone early on.
After Alabama stopped Fresno State on a three-and-out, Hurts was back at it again. The sophomore quarterback led the Tide on a 10-play, 62-yard drive culminating in a 32-yard touchdown pass to wide-open tight end Hale Hentges. On Alabama’s next possession, Hurts led the Tide on its third straight scoring drive, taking the team down the field on an 11-play, 75-yard drive capped off by his second rushing touchdown of the afternoon from 3 yards out.
Hurts finished the half 12 of 13 passing for 91 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 119 yards and two more scores on four carries. Alabama totaled 297 yards and 16 first downs in the first half. Hurts finished the game 14 of 18 for 128 yards and a touchdown through the air while rushing for 154 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. Alabama finished with 497 total yards.
Spreading the wealth
Alabama Crimson Tide tight end Hale Hentges (84) scores a touchdown against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Photo | USA Today
Calvin Ridley was the only Alabama receiver to record a reception in the Tide’s Week 1 win over Florida State. Saturday, Alabama showed much more diversity in its passing.
A total of six wide receivers recorded a reception as first-year offensive coordinator Brian Daboll utilized several quick screens early on. Ridley still led the Tide with 45 yards on five catches. Junior Xavian Marks had 24 yards on one reception. Sims had 23 yards on three receptions and was followed by fellow senior Robert Foster with two receptions for 23 yards. True freshmen Henry Ruggs and Jerry Jeudy also recorded their first receptions. Ruggs caught a 16-yard pass from fellow freshman Tua Tagovailoa, while Jeudy tallied an 8-yard reception.
Hentges’ 23-yard touchdown was not only the first reception recorded by an Alabama tight end but also the first time a tight end has been targeted this season. Irv Smith also recorded two receptions for 7 yards.
Alabama also continued to get its running backs involved in the passing game. Bo Scarbrough finished with two receptions for 15 yards, while Najee Harris had a catch for 10 yards.
Four defenders make debuts
Alabama linebacker Jamey Mosley (16) chases Fresno State quarterback Chason Virgil out of bounds. Photo | Getty images
Due to injuries from linebackers Rashaan Evans (groin), Christian Miller (biceps), Terrell Lewis (elbow) and Anfernee Jennings (ankle), Alabama entered Saturday’s game looking to develop depth on defense. In doing so the Tide handed four players their first career start.
Sophomore defensive lineman Raekwon Davis, red shirt junior linebackers Keith Holcombe and Jamey Mosley and senior cornerback Levi Wallace all made their starting debuts. Davis finished tied with safety Ronnie Harrison with eight tackles on the afternoon. The defensive end also recorded a quarterback hurry. Holcombe finished with seven tackles and a pass breakup. Mosley had two tackles while Wallace had one.
Wallace was tended to on the field in the second quarter after he appeared to be poked in the eye. However, the senior later returned to the field shortly after.
Tua Time
Tagovailoa was expected to make his college debut against Fresno State, but few expected the former four-star to come in as early as he did. Tagovailoa entered the game on Alabama’s fourth offensive possession with 10:35 remaining in the half.
The Hawaii native proceeded to complete his first two passes for 9 yards and 6 yards respectively before taking a sack on his third career snap. Alabama was forced to punt two plays later after Tagovailoa was pressured in the pocket causing him to roll out to his left and throw awkwardly off his back foot for an incompletion on third-and-15.
Tagovailoa returned with 13:12 left in the fourth quarter to finish out the game. The freshman completed a 1-yard pass to Irv Smith but was mostly tasked with handing the ball off to fellow freshman Najee Harris. Later in the quarter, Alabama cornerback Anthony Averett returned an interception to the Fresno State 4-yard line. However, Tagovailoa and the Tide were unable to capitalize, settling for a field goal after a rush for no gain and two incompletions.
Tagovailoa finally got in the end zone later in the fourth quarter when he led Alabama on an eight-play, 75-yard drive ending in a 16-yard touchdown pass to Ruggs.
Tagovailoa finished the day 6 of 9 for 64 yards and a touchdown, while Najee Harris led all Alabama running backs with 70 yards on 13 carries.
Final Stats
Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
Alabama 7, Fresno State 0 - Jalen Hurts with 55-yard touchdown run (2 plays 73-yards, 39 seconds)
Alabama 14, Fresno State 0 - Jalen Hurts with 23-yard touchdown pass to Hale Hentges (10 plays, 62-yards, 5:25)
Alabama 14, Fresno State 3 - Jimmy Camacho with 27-yard field goal (9-plays 70-yards, 4:21)
2nd Quarter
Alabama 21, Fresno State 3 - Jalen Hurts with 3-yard touchdown run (11 plays, 75-yards, 4:38)
Alabama 28, Fresno State 3 - Damien Harris with 5-yard touchdown run (6 plays, 77-yards, 2:29)
3rd Quarter
Alabama 31, Fresno State 3 - Andy Pappanastos with a 24-yard field goal (11 plays, 53-yards, 5:31)
4th Quarter
Alabama 34, Fresno State 3 - Andy Pappanastos with a 22-yard field (4 plays, 0-yards, 00:44)
Alabama 34, Fresno State 10 - Chase Virgil touchdown pass to James Bailey for 26-yards (4 plays 37-yards, 1:102)
Alabama 41, Fresno State 10 - Tua Tagovailoa to Henry Ruggs for 16-yard touchdown (8 plays for 75-yards, 3:25)
BamaInsider.com - INSTANT ANALYSIS: Alabama rolls over Fresno State 41-10
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