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About: With the help of our new partner Pro Football Focus, we provide an exclusive look at how Alabama and Arkansas State stack up for this weekend's matchup.
Game Details
No. 1 Alabama (1-0) vs. Arkansas State (1-0)
Location: Bryant Denny Stadium
Saturday, September 8 at 2:35 p.m. CT
TV: ESPN 2 Kevin Brown, Analyst Andre Ware, Sideline: Alex Corddry
Line: Alabama -36.5
Alabama offense vs. Arkansas State DefenseÂ
For Alabama, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa graded out at 92.4 which was the highest rating of any player on Alabama’s offense from week one. Tagovailoa threw for 12 of 16 passing for 224-yards with two touchdowns.
The Alabama offensive line was led by offensive tackle Jonah Williams who graded out at 90.6 with 58 total snaps. There was plenty of times on film where Williams was able to push defenders back to create rushing lanes for Alabama’s backs. Ross Pierschbacher graded out at 73.6 in his first game starting at center.
Josh Jacobs led the running backs in terms of grading with an 80.5 off 13 snaps. Jacobs finished with 45-yards off six carries for an average per attempt of 7.5. Jacobs also returned a 77-yard kick for a touchdown. Damien Harris took in the most snaps with 23 followed by Najee Harris at 22. Damien graded out at 59.4 and Najee at 67.5. Sophomore Brian Robinson saw 14 snaps and graded out at 66.3.
