Alabama
7-2 , 4-2
LSU
6-3 , 3-2
Milroe’s Four Rushing Touchdowns Lift No. 11/11/11 Alabama to 42-13 Rout of No. 15/14/13 LSU
11/10/2024 12:01:00 AM | Football
BATON ROUGE, La. - No. 11/11/11 Alabama football, led by quarterback Jalen Milroe, rolled to a definitive 42-13 win over No. 15/14/13 LSU on Saturday night in Death Valley.
Milroe showcased his talents in the primetime contest, compiling 185 rushing yards on only 12 carries while tying his career-high with four rushing scores. The redshirt junior quarterback added 109 yards through the air on 12-of-18 passing. In the backfield, Justice Haynes and Richard Young each found the end zone, while Jam Miller led all Alabama players with 50 receiving yards on five receptions.
The Crimson Tide defense was fueled by linebacker Jihaad Campbell, as the junior racked up 12 total tackles, including three for loss and 1.5 sacks, to go with a forced fumble, one pass breakup and a quarterback hurry. Deontae Lawson was responsible for seven tackles, including one for loss, and recorded a key interception inside the Tiger end zone. Malachi Moore also managed seven tackles from his safety position, while fellow safety Bray Hubbard notched an interception to go with his four tackles and a pass breakup.
Notes
- Jalen Milroe has now rushed for 16 touchdowns this season, surpassing Jalen Hurts' 13 rushing scores (2016) for the most by an Alabama quarterback in a single season.
- Already owning the career record for most touchdown runs by a quarterback, Milroe's 29 career rushing scores tie him with Brian Robinson Jr. and Tony Nathan for ninth-most in program history.
- Milroe finished the night with 185 rushing yards, the most in a single game in his collegiate career.
- Milroe joins Shaun Alexander as the only players in program history with multiple games of at least four rushing touchdowns.
- Milroe's 72-yard rushing touchdown is the longest touchdown run of the redshirt junior's career and is his longest rush since scampering for 77 yards against Arkansas on Oct. 1, 2022.
- Milroe ended with a 15.4 yards per carry mark, the fourth-best figure in Alabama history by a player with a minimum of 10 carries.
- In his two career starts against LSU, Milroe has totaled 668 yards (340 rushing, 328 passing) with eight rushing touchdowns.
- Saturday marks Milroe's 10th career multi-rushing touchdown game and third-career game with at least three rushing scores.
- The Tide's signal caller has managed at least one rushing touchdown in eight of nine games this season.
- Milroe's extended touchdown runs of 72 yards and 39 yards now give the Crimson Tide 20 touchdowns of 20-plus yards this season (10 runs, 10 passes).
- Alabama produced 311 rushing yards on Saturday, marking the second time the Crimson Tide has eclipsed 300-plus rushing yards this season.
- With 420 yards of total offense, the Crimson Tide has now eclipsed 400-plus yards in five of nine games this season.
- Kalen DeBoer moves to 7-2 in his debut season at Alabama, with three of those wins over top-25 teams.
- Jam Miller's five receptions and 50 receiving yards are both career-highs for the junior tailback.
- The Crimson Tide defense has forced at least three turnovers in four consecutive games.
How It Happened
First Quarter
- 10:49 - UA | Jalen Milroe found the end zone on the Tide's opening drive, scoring from 39 yards out to cap an eight-play, 75-yard drive. (7-0, Alabama)
- 9:00 - LSU | The Tigers concluded a six-play, 44-yard drive with a 23-yard field goal. (7-3, Alabama)
- 2:06 - UA | Justice Haynes' 1-yard rushing score punctuated the Crimson Tide's season-long 15-play drive, a possession that encompassed nearly seven minutes. (14-3, Alabama)
Second Quarter
- 8:26 - LSU | The Tigers trimmed the lead to one possession after connecting on a 43-yard field goal, ending a seven-play, 64-yard drive. (14-6, Alabama)
- 2:35 - UA | Following a Crimson Tide takeaway, Milroe found the end zone for the second time, crossing the goal line form 10-yards out. (21-6, Alabama)
Third Quarter
- 5:05 - UA | Following Deontae Lawson's interception deep in Alabama territory, Milroe took advantage of the turnover and picked up his third rushing score of the game from 19 yards out to cap an eight-play, 80-yard drive. (28-6, Alabama)
Fourth Quarter
- 14:50 - UA | Milroe continued his career-day on the ground, as his fourth rushing score resulted in a 72-yard scamper to paydirt, ending a quick, four-play, 85-yard drive. (35-6, Alabama)
- 2:07 - UA | Richard Young closed a nine-play, 47-yard drive with an 8-yard rushing score. (42-6, Alabama)
- 0:11 - LSU | The Tigers lone touchdown of the night came in the form of a 12-yard touchdown pass. (42-13, Alabama)
Up Next
- Alabama will return to Tuscaloosa, as the Tide will host Mercer on Saturday, Nov. 16.
- The Crimson Tide and Bears are scheduled for a 1 p.m. CT kickoff on ESPN+/SEC Network+.
Team Stats
ALA 7, LSU 0
ALA - Milroe,Jalen 39 yd run (Nicholson,Graham kick), 8 plays, 75 yards, TOP 04:11
ALA 7, LSU 3
LSU - Ramos,Damian 23 yd field goal 6 plays, 44 yards, TOP 01:39
ALA 14, LSU 3
ALA - Haynes,Justice 1 yd run (Nicholson,Graham kick), 15 plays, 75 yards, TOP 06:54
ALA 14, LSU 6
LSU - Ramos,Damian 43 yd field goal 7 plays, 64 yards, TOP 02:28
ALA 21, LSU 6
ALA - Milroe,Jalen 10 yd run (Nicholson,Graham kick), 3 plays, 32 yards, TOP 00:55
ALA 28, LSU 6
ALA - Milroe,Jalen 19 yd run (Nicholson,Graham kick), 8 plays, 80 yards, TOP 03:39
ALA 35, LSU 6
ALA - Milroe,Jalen 72 yd run (Nicholson,Graham kick), 4 plays, 85 yards, TOP 02:14
ALA 42, LSU 6
ALA - Young,Richard 8 yd run (Nicholson,Graham kick), 9 plays, 47 yards, TOP 05:36
ALA 42, LSU 13
LSU - Lacy,Kyren 12 yd pass from Nussmeier,Garrett (Ramos,Damian kick) 8 plays, 75 yards, TOP 01:56
