It has yet to pitch a shutout, but Alabama’s defense has had four chances to do it.
Prior to facing Mississippi State on last week, it gave up 17 points combined to Duke (three), Southern Mississippi (seven) and Arkansas (seven). In terms of total yards allowed, the Crimson Tide had its best outing to start the season – surrendering 204 yards to the Blue Devils.
Despite some issues in communication and playing seven true freshmen, Alabama seemed to finally get things in order versus the Bulldogs. Aside from a couple big runs via Tommy Stevens on designed plays, the Tide held Mississippi State to 270 yards offensively and seven points.