2 hours Ago By Zach Bachar
Jalen Milroe fell far below expectations on Saturday. Milroe struggled mightily as No. 7 Alabama suffered an upset defeat at the hands of Oklahoma, losing by the final score of 24-3.
The junior quarterback finished 11-of-26 for just 164 yards and three interceptions without recording a touchdown. Milroe also picked up a mere seven rush yards on 15 attempts. The score was tied 3-3 just before the end of the second quarter, but an 18-yard rushing touchdown by Xavier Robinson gave the Sooners momentum entering halftime.
Oklahoma found the end zone twice before the third quarter came to a close and Alabama was unable to overcome a 21-point hole. In fact, it was the largest deficit the Crimson Tide faced to an unranked opponent since 2003. Fans and pundits called out Milroe for his disastrous performance.
Freshman sensation Ryan Williams caught two passes for 37 yards. He initially hauled in a 36-yardreceiving touchdown in the fourth quarter, but the play was nullified due to an illegal touchingpenalty. Alabama fell to 8-3 on the season as a whole, representing the school's first year with three losses since 2010.
In order to salvage the Crimson Tide's College Football Playoff hopes, head coach Kalen DeBoer's team must come out strong against Auburn in the Iron Bowl on Nov. 30..
