Total Yards
Alabama431
Middle Tennessee211
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2023)
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Middle Tennessee at Alabama
Sep 2, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 1
Away
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
Final Score
7 - 56
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Passing Yards
Alabama226
Middle Tennessee133
Rushing Yards
Alabama205
Middle Tennessee78
Turnovers
Alabama0
Middle Tennessee2
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature79°F
Wind0 mph N
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Alabama29:03
Middle Tennessee30:57
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Alabama routs Middle Tennessee 56-7
Alabama defeated Middle Tennessee 56-7 in Week 1 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 431-211 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.
Alabama set the terms early in a game that finished 56-7. Jalen Milroe run for 21 yds for a TD (Will Reichard KICK) came with {'seconds': 49, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Alabama the first major swing.
Alabama's box score carried the story: 431 total yards, 205 rushing yards, and 226 passing yards. Middle Tennessee finished with 211 total yards, including 78 on the ground and 133 through the air.
Alabama converted 10-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Alabama led 28-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jalen Milroe pass complete to Jermaine Burton for 48 yds for a TD (Will Reichard KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Jalen Milroe run for 21 yds for a TD (Will Reichard KICK) (Alabama led 7-0 over Middle Tennessee).
Rushing Touchdown
Jase McClellan run for 1 yd for a TD (Will Reichard KICK) (Alabama led 14-0 over Middle Tennessee).
Rushing Touchdown
Jalen Milroe run for 13 yds for a TD (Will Reichard KICK) (Alabama led 21-0 over Middle Tennessee).
Passing Touchdown
Jalen Milroe pass complete to Isaiah Bond for 47 yds for a TD (Will Reichard KICK) (Alabama led 28-0 over Middle Tennessee).
Passing Touchdown
Jalen Milroe pass complete to Jermaine Burton for 48 yds for a TD (Will Reichard KICK) (Alabama led 35-0 over Middle Tennessee).
Passing Touchdown
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Bryce Bailey for 7 yds for a TD (Zeke Rankin KICK) (Middle Tennessee led 7-42 over Alabama).
Stat Callouts
Final score
56-7
Alabama defeated Middle Tennessee.
Total yards
431-211
Alabama held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
205
Alabama averaged 5.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
226
Alabama averaged 9.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-13
Alabama's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-16
Middle Tennessee's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Alabama | Middle Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 431 | 211 |
| Passing Yards | 226 | 133 |
| Rushing Yards | 205 | 78 |
| First Downs | 23 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-13 | 6-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-19 | 9-84 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-24 | 24-35 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 26 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 5 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 29:03 | 30:57 |