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On Saturday Alabama defeated Fresno State 41-10. We provide everything you need from Week 2. Scroll down for stories, photos, and video interviews.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts is quick to tell you his performance in Saturday’s 41-10 win over Fresno State wasn’t “perfect.” Although, there were moments where the sophomore came pretty darn close.

Take the Crimson Tide’s second offensive possession, for example. In the midst of a blazing start to the game, Hurts dropped back from the Fresno State 23-yard line, looking just long enough to his left to lure a safety to cheat. After that, it was almost too easy, as Hurts delivered a perfect strike to wide-open tight end Hale Hentges for a touchdown.

“That’s a play he’s been running for a long time, and for Jalen to be able to look off the safety and hold him long enough for me to come open is a very veteran move and something he’s going to have to do in the NFL,” said Hentges, who recorded his first career touchdown on the play. “For him to be able to execute that today show a lot of confidence, poise and next-level play.”

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama’s offense bounced back from a frustrating performance in Week 1 to help to the Crimson Tide blowout Fresno State 41-10 Saturday in its home opener. Here’s how Alabama was able to pull off the win:

Spreading the wealth

Calvin Ridley was the only Alabama receiver to record a reception in the Tide’s Week 1 win over Florida State. Saturday, Alabama showed much more diversity in its passing.

A total of six wide receivers recorded a reception as first-year offensive coordinator Brian Daboll utilized several quick screens early on. Ridley still led the Tide with 45 yards on five catches. Junior Xavian Marks had 24 yards on one reception. Sims had 23 yards on three receptions and was followed by fellow senior Robert Foster with two receptions for 23 yards. True freshmen Henry Ruggs and Jerry Jeudy also recorded their first receptions. Ruggs caught a 16-yard pass from fellow freshman Tua Tagovailoa, while Jeudy tallied an 8-yard reception.

1st Quarter

Alabama 7, Fresno State 0 - Jalen Hurts with 55-yard touchdown run (2 plays 73-yards, 39 seconds)

Alabama 14, Fresno State 0 - Jalen Hurts with 23-yard touchdown pass to Hale Hentges (10 plays, 62-yards, 5:25)

Alabama 14, Fresno State 3 - Jimmy Camacho with 27-yard field goal (9-plays 70-yards, 4:21)

2nd Quarter

Alabama 21, Fresno State 3 - Jalen Hurts with 3-yard touchdown run (11 plays, 75-yards, 4:38)

Alabama 28, Fresno State 3 - Damien Harris with 5-yard touchdown run (6 plays, 77-yards, 2:29)

3rd Quarter

Alabama 31, Fresno State 3 - Andy Pappanastos with a 24-yard field goal (11 plays, 53-yards, 5:31)

4th Quarter

Alabama 34, Fresno State 3 - Andy Pappanastos with a 22-yard field (4 plays, 0-yards, 00:44)

Alabama 34, Fresno State 10 - Chase Virgil touchdown pass to James Bailey for 26-yards (4 plays 37-yards, 1:102)

Alabama 41, Fresno State 10 - Tua Tagovailoa to Henry Ruggs for 16-yard touchdown (8 plays for 75-yards, 3:25)

Bamaballers2007

1. OL needs a lot of work. They are not getting enough push

2. DL is not getting pressure at all

3. Kicking game was an improvement

4. Tua will be a good leader, like Jalen5. N. Harris needs to have patiences

By drhod

We're Georgia Tech from the shotgun.

Bwillis2110

Some of y'all kill me with the negativity about Hurts. If we get a stop on that last drive in Tampa last year y'all would be calling him a legend of Bama football cause of that last TD he made! Might need to change this message board to Fellowship of the Miserable!

Bamaboy72

I think we could make it to the title game. Lots of talent. Definitely top 5 kinda team. I'm very concerned about a team that can bottle up hurts and the rest of our running backs. If we have to pass to win, we lose.

Bamagw

Well lets see have they improved from week to week, we play 2 dam games and seems like we lost them both , I'm not a sunshine pumper but I'm glad I'm over in Dallas now, would hate to be round the barn fans along with our fans who just can't be happy bout team winning, I have seen the other teams play today and not sure why we couldn't win but I don't break down flim . Guess CNS needs to get on site and bring some of us on coaching staff lol

wkstarke

My prediction as of now... I think we still go undefeated during the regular season but lose in the playoffs to either Oklahoma or Clemson.. BUT THAT CAN CHANGE. We need the young guys to step up!

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