Alabama defeated Georgia State 63-7 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in a game that was moved to Thursday night to give the 11th-ranked Crimson Tide (9-2) two more days to prepare for a Nov. 26 showdown against second-ranked Auburn (11-0). Alabama warmed up for its archrival with the kind of performance you would expect in a mismatch that pitted the 2009 national champion against a football team finishing its first season under former Alabama coach Bill Curry. The Crimson Tide ran and passed up and down the field on its way to a 42-7 halftime lead. Alabama's defense forced five turnovers, including four interceptions that increased its nation-leading total to 21. One of those interceptions was returned 41 yards for a touchdown by freshman linebacker C.J. Mosley, his second TD of the season. Alabama also scored on special teams as Chavis Williams blocked a punt and Brandon Gibson returned it 22 yards for a touchdown midway through the second quarter. The Tide's starters on offense didn't even play a full half. Many walk-ons received playing time in the fourth quarter. Greg McElroy completed 12 of 13 passes for 159 yards and two touchdowns. Julio Jones caught seven passes for 86 yards and two touchdowns and Mark Ingram ran 12 times for 86 yards and one touchdown. Running back Trent Richardon (knee) and right guard Barrett Jones (ankle) did not play. Backup running back Eddie Lacy ran 13 times for 81 yards and one touchdown. Demetrius Goode (1 yard) and freshman Jalston Fowler (36 yards) also ran for touchdowns. Backup tight end Chris Underwood caught a 7-yard touchdown pass from backup quarterback AJ McCarron. Alabama ran for 254 yards on 44 carries and Tide quarterbacks completed 19-of-22 passes for 217 yards. The Tide defense allowed Georgia State 161 yards of offense, 87 on the ground.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
No. 11 Tide turns its attention to No. 2 Auburn after 63-7 victory over Georgia State
Alabama defeated Georgia State 63-7 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in a game that was moved to Thursday night to give the 11th-ranked Crimson Tide (9-2) two more days to prepare for a Nov. 26 showdown against second-ranked Auburn (11-0). Alabama warmed up for its archrival with the kind of performance you would expect in a mismatch that pitted the 2009 national champion against a football team finishing its first season under former Alabama coach Bill Curry. The Crimson Tide ran and passed up and down the field on its way to a 42-7 halftime lead. Alabama's defense forced five turnovers, including four interceptions that increased its nation-leading total to 21. One of those interceptions was returned 41 yards for a touchdown by freshman linebacker C.J. Mosley, his second TD of the season. Alabama also scored on special teams as Chavis Williams blocked a punt and Brandon Gibson returned it 22 yards for a touchdown midway through the second quarter. The Tide's starters on offense didn't even play a full half. Many walk-ons received playing time in the fourth quarter. Greg McElroy completed 12 of 13 passes for 159 yards and two touchdowns. Julio Jones caught seven passes for 86 yards and two touchdowns and Mark Ingram ran 12 times for 86 yards and one touchdown. Running back Trent Richardon (knee) and right guard Barrett Jones (ankle) did not play. Backup running back Eddie Lacy ran 13 times for 81 yards and one touchdown. Demetrius Goode (1 yard) and freshman Jalston Fowler (36 yards) also ran for touchdowns. Backup tight end Chris Underwood caught a 7-yard touchdown pass from backup quarterback AJ McCarron. Alabama ran for 254 yards on 44 carries and Tide quarterbacks completed 19-of-22 passes for 217 yards. The Tide defense allowed Georgia State 161 yards of offense, 87 on the ground.
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