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Alabama football turns on afterburners to blast USF with late surge: Live updates
By Anna Snyder, Tuscaloosa News,
7 hours ago
It may not have been the prettiest of wins, but Alabama football pulled away for a 42-16 victory over South Florida on Saturday night.
It was not a dominant fashion quite like the previous week’s season-opening 63-0 win vs. Western Kentucky, but it did mark the fourth-ranked Crimson Tide ’s first win on Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Legendary coach Nick Saban was honored pregame and during halftime with the official unveiling on the field named in his honor.
The Alabama offense struggled to get things going at times against the South Florida defense, finishing with 393 yards of offense compared to its 600 vs. WKU. Jalen Milroe scored Alabama’s first two touchdowns with his legs while connecting with Kobe Prentice for a 16-yard score in the second half followed by a 43-yard scoring pass to Ryan Williams. Jam Miller broke through the right side for a 56-yard touchdown, and Justice Haynes iced it with another score in the latter moments.
A 22-yard Cannon field goal got the Bulls on the board in the fourth quarter. USF's field position was set up by a Justin Jefferson targeting penalty, disqualifying him for the remainder of the game. Alabama now leads 21-16 with 6:45 left in the game.
Ta'Ron Keith rushed the ball three-yards up the middle for the Bulls first touchdown of the night. USF was originally going for a 2-point conversion, but a false start call on its offensive line saw the Bulls settle with the point-after attempt. Alabama now leads 14-13 with 9:35 left.
Milroe carried the ball in from five yards out for his second rushing touchdown of the night. The touchdown capped off an 11 play, 75-yard Alabama drive. Alabama leads 14-6 with 3:38 left in the second quarter.
Jalen Milroe scored Alabama's first touchdown of the game on a 10-yard touchdown run. It capped off a 10 play, 65-yard Crimson Tide scoring drive. Alabama leads 7-3 with 5:08 left in the first.
Radio: Crimson Tide Sports Network on Sirius/XM 111 or 192
Alabama vs. South Florida will be broadcast nationally on ESPN. Joe Tessitore will call the play-by-play, and Jesse Palmer will serve as the analyst with Katie George reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include ESPN+ , which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Alabama's last win: Alabama 17, South Florida 3 (Sept. 16, 2023)
Alabama football vs South Florida predictions
Alabama has made it clear it looks to leave last year's game against the Bulls in the past, and it should have no issue handling South Florida on Saturday. It will be the Crimson Tide's final home game before it opens SEC play on Sept. 28 vs. No. 1 Georgia.
Kadyn Proctor is out again in this week's game. In his place at left tackle was Tyler Booker while Geno VanDeMark got the start at left guard, Booker's usual spot.
Alabama football vs South Florida weather update
Weather in Tuscaloosa includes a high of 84 and a low of 58 on Saturday with a 15% chance of rain. Around kick off, temperatures are expected to be 85 degrees.
Alabama football 2024 schedule
All times Central.
Saturday, Aug. 31: Alabama 63, Western Kentucky 0
Saturday, Sept. 7: Alabama vs. South Florida | 6 p.m. | ESPN ( Fubo )
Saturday, Sept. 14: Alabama at Wisconsin | 11 a.m. | Fox ( Fubo )
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