Total Yards
Alabama600
Western Kentucky145
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2024)
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Western Kentucky at Alabama
Aug 31, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 1
Away
Western Kentucky
Conference USA
Final Score
0 - 63
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Passing Yards
Alabama266
Western Kentucky103
Rushing Yards
Alabama334
Western Kentucky42
Turnovers
Alabama1
Western Kentucky2
Game Conditions
Temperature99°F
Wind0 mph N
Humidity
34%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Alabama30:35
Western Kentucky29:25
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Game Story
Alabama overwhelms Western Kentucky 63-0
Alabama defeated Western Kentucky 63-0 in Week 1 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 600-145 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns.
Alabama set the terms early in a game that finished 63-0. Jalen Milroe 12 Yd Run (Graham Nicholson Kick) came with {'seconds': 7, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Alabama the first major swing.
Alabama's box score carried the story: 600 total yards, 334 rushing yards, and 266 passing yards. Western Kentucky finished with 145 total yards, including 42 on the ground and 103 through the air.
Alabama converted 8-13 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Alabama led 42-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Justice Haynes 85 Yd Run (Graham Nicholson Kick).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Jalen Milroe 12 Yd Run (Graham Nicholson Kick) (Alabama led 7-0 over Western Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Ryan Williams 84 Yd pass from Jalen Milroe (Graham Nicholson Kick) (Alabama led 21-0 over Western Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Kendrick Law 22 Yd pass from Jalen Milroe (Graham Nicholson Kick) (Alabama led 14-0 over Western Kentucky).
Rushing Touchdown
Justice Haynes 85 Yd Run (Graham Nicholson Kick) (Alabama led 35-0 over Western Kentucky).
Rushing Touchdown
Jam Miller 39 Yd Run (Graham Nicholson Kick) (Alabama led 28-0 over Western Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Ryan Williams 55 Yd pass from Jalen Milroe (Graham Nicholson Kick) (Alabama led 42-0 over Western Kentucky).
Stat Callouts
Final score
63-0
Alabama defeated Western Kentucky.
Total yards
600-145
Alabama held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
334
Alabama averaged 7.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
266
Alabama averaged 14.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-13
Alabama's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-18
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 | 600 | 145 |
| Passing Yards | 266 | 103 |
| Rushing Yards | 334 | 42 |
| First Downs | 25 | 10 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-13 | 3-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-59 | 4-40 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-18 | 22-40 |
| Rushing Attempts | 47 | 27 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 6 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 0 |
| Possession Time | 30:35 | 29:25 |