Total Yards
Alabama475
Western Kentucky239
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2016)
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Western Kentucky at Alabama
Sep 10, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 2
Away
Western Kentucky
Conference USA
Final Score
10 - 38
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Passing Yards
Alabama351
Western Kentucky216
Rushing Yards
Alabama124
Western Kentucky23
Turnovers
Alabama1
Western Kentucky2
Game Conditions
Temperature91°F
Wind9 mph SW
Humidity
44%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Alabama vs Western Kentucky box score comparison chart
Possession Split
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Alabama35:44
Western Kentucky24:16
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Alabama pulls away from Western Kentucky 38-10
Alabama defeated Western Kentucky 38-10 in Week 2 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 475-239 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Alabama set the terms early in a game that finished 38-10. Ryan Nuss 25 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 3, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Western Kentucky the first major swing.
Alabama's box score carried the story: 475 total yards, 124 rushing yards, and 351 passing yards. Western Kentucky finished with 239 total yards, including 23 on the ground and 216 through the air.
Alabama converted 9-18 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Alabama led 17-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Adam Griffith 36 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Ryan Nuss 25 yd FG GOOD (Western Kentucky led 3-3 over Alabama).
Field Goal Good
Adam Griffith 36 yd FG GOOD (Alabama led 3-0 over Western Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Jalen Hurts pass complete to Calvin Ridley for 4 yds for a TD, (Adam Griffith KICK) (Alabama led 10-3 over Western Kentucky).
Interception Return Touchdown
Mike White pass intercepted for a TD Eddie Jackson return for 55 yds for a TD, (Adam Griffith KICK) (Western Kentucky led 3-17 over Alabama).
Passing Touchdown
Jalen Hurts pass complete to ArDarius Stewart for 8 yds for a TD, (Adam Griffith KICK) (Alabama led 24-3 over Western Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Drew Eckels pass complete to Lucky Jackson for 24 yds for a TD, (Ryan Nuss KICK) (Western Kentucky led 10-38 over Alabama).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-10
Alabama defeated Western Kentucky.
Total yards
475-239
Alabama held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
124
Alabama averaged 3.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
351
Alabama averaged 8.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-18
Alabama's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-16
Western Kentucky's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Alabama | Western Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 475 | 239 |
| Passing Yards | 351 | 216 |
| Rushing Yards | 124 | 23 |
| First Downs | 23 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-18 | 6-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 12-84 | 2-16 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 25-42 | 19-38 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 22 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 35:44 | 24:16 |