Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide creaked Texas A&M in Week 6, defeating the unranked Aggies 24-20. Stop Texas A&M A fourth goal from the 2-yard line when time expired.
it was Alabama’s sloppy gamelost three fumbles and threw an interception to keep Texas A&M in the game.
Without the services of reigning Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young, Alabama’s offense struggled, putting backup quarterback Jalen Milroe at center and gaining just 111 yards in the air.
Alabama’s Nick Saban says quarterback Bryce Young will be game time decision against Texas A&M
No. 3 Alabama in Week 7 No. 6 Tennessee, Knoxville If they play the same way they did against the Aggies, Alabama hopes to keep Young under center in Saturday’s matchup.
“I want to be ready for him to play this week,” Saban said Monday, according to ESPN. “But this is something no one can predict how quickly he will get the chance to do what he needs to do.”
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Young injured his throwing shoulder during the second quarter. Alabama Beats Arkansas in Week 5After the injury, Young returned to the series before heading back to the locker room and sat on the sidelines for the second half.
Young was a game-time decision on Saturday after practices were restricted on weekdays.
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“He doesn’t think his training has guided him and allowed him to trust and believe in it to make plays successful.” …so these are all things that we definitely need to improve on.”
Tennessee will be Alabama’s toughest challenge of the season, with an offense that ranks near the top in nearly every statistical category.
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Quarterback Hendon Hooker threw for 10 touchdowns and zero interceptions, and the Vols led the nation in yards per game (547.8), ranked seventh in the nation in passing yards per game (340.4), and points per game. 2nd place in Japan ( 48.8).