WATCH: Alabama's Jalen Hurts talk about victory over Colorado State
Alabama Quarterback Jalen Hurts finished the game passing 12 of 17 passing for 248-yards and ran for another 103-yards with three touchdowns in Alabama's 41-23 victory over Colorado State.
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INSTANT ANALYSIS: Alabama storms past Colorado State 41-23
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — For a second straight week No. 1 Alabama rolled out to a hot start before choking out an inferior opponent in the second half. The Crimson Tide stormed past Colorado State 41-23 Saturday, gaining 487 yards in a balanced offensive performance. Here’s how Alabama was able to pull off the win:
Another fast start for Hurts
Jalen Hurts made a gun symbol with hands, blowing off the barrels before tucking them back into their imaginary holsters. However, there was nothing imaginary about the Alabama quarterback’s start to Saturday’s game.
Hurts set the tone early, breaking a 14-yard gain on a draw on Alabama’s first play from scrimmage. Five plays later, he busted his second outgaining run of the game, rushing 27-yards up the middle for a touchdown to put Alabama 7-0. On the Tide’s next possession, the sophomore quarterback hit Calvin Ridley on a slant, allowing the receiver to jet down the field for a 78-yard touchdown pass.