Roll Tide

#62 Nevada – 0
#3 Alabama – 20

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - It was a very interesting night as the Crimson Tide faced off against the Wolfpack of Nevada. Throughout the game you could tell that Alabama was the better team, but their offense could not convert in the red zone.

The main headline from the night was how well the defense played for Alabama. The defense allowed a total of -2 yards (40 passing yards/-42 rushing yards). The defense was also able to create six different turnovers. Five of the turnovers were interceptions, along with a forced fumble. The Nevada offense made a point to not throw the ball to Javier Arenas's side as they tried to pick on strong safety Justin Woodall. The senior made them pay with two interceptions and one pass deflection. Nevada also attempted fake punts on three fourth downs, showing that they did not want to punt the ball to the game changer Arenas.

It took the Bama offense sometime to put to points on the board, but eventually Mark Ingram rushed for a 1-yard TD with 2 minutes and 39 seconds left before half. Right before half, Julio Jones dropped a pass in the end zone on an out route on a third down. Alabama settled for a field goal as they went into half lead 10-0. Greg McElroy showed great poise in the pocket as he was able to throw for over 100-yards and rush for several first downs to help move the chains.

In the fourth quarter, Alabama was able to increase with lead with a 26-yard field goal and another Mark Ingram 28-yard touchdown.

Alabama will face #35 Arizona in the next round.

Stats:
Alabama
Greg McElroy – QB Rating: 110.3, 9/17, 116 yds, 3 carries, 14 yards
Mark Ingram – 13 carries, 50 yards, 2 TD; 2 rec, 11 yards
Julio Jones – 4 rec, 70 yards
Marquis Maze – 1 rec, 23 yards
Cory Reamer – 4 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 sack, FF
Rolando McClain – 2 tackles, INT
Dont'a Hightower – 2 tackles, TFL, 1 sack
Justin Woodall – 2 INTs, PD
Kareem Jackson – INT
Javier Arenas – 1 tackle, INT, 19 yards, 1 FR
Leigh Tiffin – 2/2 FG (28 yds, 26 yds), 2/2 PAT