The No. 13 Alabama Crimson Tide put on a defensive clinic in their 24-10 victory over No. 15 Ole Miss on Saturday. The Tide defense held the Rebels to just 10 points and forced four turnovers, including two interceptions. The Alabama defense was led by linebacker Dylan Moses, who had a team-high nine tackles and two sacks.
The Tide’s defense was relentless all game long, as they held the Rebels to just 3.3 yards per play and forced them to punt nine times. The Tide also had three sacks and four tackles for loss. The defense was so dominant that the Rebels were only able to convert two of their 12 third down attempts.
Alabama’s offense was also impressive, as they rushed for over 200 yards and controlled the clock for nearly 37 minutes. Quarterback Mac Jones threw for 235 yards and two touchdowns, while running back Najee Harris rushed for 136 yards and a touchdown. The Tide offense was able to move the ball effectively throughout the game, which allowed them to control the tempo and keep the Rebels offense off the field.
The win was a statement victory for the Crimson Tide, as they proved that their defense is one of the best in the country. The Tide defense has been dominant all season long, and they showed that they can shut down even the best offenses in the SEC. With this win, Alabama has solidified their spot as one of the top teams in the country and will be a force to be reckoned with in the postseason.