#1 Alabama – 21
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Top-seeded Alabama opened TNS play with a slopy yet business-like performance in a 21-7 victory over Louisiana Tech. Trent Richardson eclipsed the century mark finishing the day with 106 yards and 2 TDs on 20 carries. A.J. McCarron went 6 of 7 through the air for 118 yards and a touchdown.
The Tide opened with an impressive 65 yard touchdown drive to start the game - each play a Richardson run, capped off by a 31 yard scamper.
On the following Bulldog possession Tarik Hakmi, who finished the day just 8 of 23 passing, was intercepted by Dequan Menzie. Richardson then busted loose for a 20-yard gain down to the 1 yard line, but again the Tide failed to convert the turnover into points this time turning the ball over on downs at the goal line. Alabama would get another shot at points before haltime but missed a field goal as time expired.
La. Tech promptly fumbled the kickoff to start the 2nd half and 'Bama finally made them pay. McCarron picked up 21 yards on a play-action pass before Richardson punched it in from 8 yards out to give the Tide a 14-0 lead thirty seconds into the quarter. They'd tack on 7 more before it was through following another Hakmi interception, this time by Will Lowry, who finished the day with 5 tackles and 2 forced fumbles as well. McCarron hit Marquis Maze for a 40-yard touchdown on the next play. Maze also had a 50-yard reception on the day.
The Bulldogs got on the board in the 4th with an Ahmad Paige 1-yard touchdown run.
The Tide will have to be much sharper to advance next round with #33 Florida waiting.
Stats:
Alabama
QB A.J. McCarron – 6 of 7, 118 yards, TD
RB Trent Richardson – 20 carries, 106 yards, 2 TD
WR Marquis Maze – 2 rec, 90 yards, TD
FS Will Lowry – 5 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, INT
CB Dequan Menzie – INT, fumble rec
Louisiana Tech
QB Tarik Hakmi – 8 of 23, 2 INTs
RB Lennon Creer – 3 fumbles
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