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Jalen Milroe and Ryan Williams cheered on by CFB fans in Alabama’s big win over Mercer | News, scores, highlights, stats and rumors
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Jalen Milroe and Ryan Williams cheered on by CFB fans in Alabama’s big win over Mercer | News, scores, highlights, stats and rumors

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - NOVEMBER 16: Ryan Williams #2 and Germie Bernard #5 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrate a first half touchdown against the Mercer Bears at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 16, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Brandon Sumrall/Getty Images)

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Quarterback Jalen Milroe, wide receiver Ryan Williams and a dominant defense helped No. 10 Alabama to a 52-7 victory over Mercer on Saturday in Tuscaloosa.

Milroe completed 11 of 16 passes for 186 yards and two touchdowns while adding 43 rushing yards and another score on the ground. He now has 15 passing touchdowns and 17 rushing touchdowns on the year.

Williams scored Alabama’s first two touchdowns. He initially opened the scoring with a 29-yard rushing touchdown.

Williams, who caught three passes for 36 yards, also completed a quick flip 14 yards for Alabama’s second TD. The 17-year-old freshman now has 820 yards and 10 touchdowns in 10 games.

Milroe later found wide-open tight end Robbie Ouzts for a 44-yard touchdown to put Alabama up 21–0.

Milroe notably stepped up after his three-yard touchdown run with 10:33 left in the third quarter gave Alabama a 38-7 lead after PAT.

‘Bama then emptied the bench, to the point where three different quarterbacks (backups Ty Simpson as well as Austin Mack and Dyler Lonergan) also got playing time in the second half.

Mercer has made an impact at the Division I-FCS level. Entering Saturday, the Bears had a 9-1 record and the No. 7 spot in the FCS rankings.

But understandably, Mercer was outclassed at Alabama, where the Crimson Tide rolled to a 28-0 second-quarter lead en route to victory. Alabama also defeated the Bears 508-202.

Fans were impressed with Milroe and Williams, a dynamic duo that has led Alabama to a three-game winning streak with the team averaging 42.7 points per game.

DuBois’ @MusicU_Ent

Okay, take Milroe out of the game. He earned his check today. @AlabamaFTBL #RollTide

Alabama, now 8-2 overall (4-2 SEC), closes the regular season next Saturday at Oklahoma before hosting archrival Auburn in the Iron Bowl on Nov. 30.