For Alabama football, the Mississippi State game began like most other games this season, with the Tide looking dominating on offense. The Crimson Tide led 14-0 after one quarter. The offensive output of the teams indicated a huge gap between the SEC opponents. In the first quarter, Alabama football gained 150 yards, Mississippi State gained only 13 yards.
Eighty-three of the Tide’s first quarter yards were gained on the ground, with an average of 4.9 yards-per-carry. The second quarter was a different story. The Bulldogs outgained the Tide in the second quarter, 72 yards to 66 yards. The Tide’s rushing average dropped to 0.