Alabama's Ryan Williams and Jalen Milroe Lead 52-7 Rout Over Mercer; Defense Achieves 24th Takeaway

Nov 16, 2024, 09:33 PM

Alabama secured a commanding 52-7 victory over Mercer, with standout performances from Ryan Williams, Jalen Milroe, and Zabien Brown. Ryan Williams kicked off the scoring with a 29-yard rushing touchdown and later added a 14-yard touchdown reception, bringing his total touchdowns this season to ten. Quarterback Jalen Milroe completed 11 of 16 passes for 186 yards and two touchdowns, and rushed for 43 yards and a touchdown before being substituted in the third quarter. Zabien Brown returned a 66-yard fumble for a touchdown, marking Alabama's first non-offensive touchdown of the season. Alabama's defense continued its strong performance, recording at least three takeaways in five consecutive games and totaling 24 takeaways this season to lead the nation. Mercer's only score came from Kendall Harris, who made an impressive one-handed 31-yard touchdown catch.