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Alabama football and quarterback Jalen Milroe exited their matchup against USF with many questions surrounding the program, including whether Nick Saban had lost his touch.
The Crimson Tide defeated the Bulls by a narrow 17-3 margin in Tampa on Sept. 16, 2023. Coming off a loss to Texas at home the week prior, questions abounded about the Alabama offense and whether the team could be a national title contender. Milroe did not play in the game and had plenty of questions surrounding himself, too.
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Of course, the Crimson Tide went on to win every game for the rest of the regular season and then the SEC Championship over then-No. 1 Georgia to clinch a spot in the College Football Playoff. Milroe was a contender for the Heisman Trophy the rest of the season and entered the 2024 college football season as a favorite to push for the award as a junior.
With Alabama set to host USF on Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, it’s a good time to look back at the 2023 Crimson Tide-Bulls matchup and see how it helped Alabama get back on track and helped Milroe improve:
Why did Jason Milroe not play against USF in 2023?
Milroe started the first two games of the 2023 football season for the Crimson Tide, but he was 14-of-27 passing for 255 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions in the loss to Texas, with his two interceptions leading to 10 points for the Longhorns. Saban told ESPN he would play three quarterbacks against the Bulls: Milroe, Tyler Buchner, and Ty Simpson.
Buchner and Simpson played against USF in Tampa, but Milroe never entered the game despite their offensive struggles. Saban said Milroe was initially frustrated when he learned all three quarterbacks would play. However, the fact that Milore was seen…
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Author : The Tuscaloosa News
Publish date : 2024-09-07 11:04:13
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