Football 🏈 Alabama players of the week against Mississippi State

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The Alabama coaching staff named eight players of the week following the Crimson Tide’s 40-17 win at Mississippi State last Saturday. JC Latham, Jase McClellan and Amari Niblack on offense; Caleb Downs, Justin Eboigbe and Trezmen Marshall on defense; and Kendrick Law and Will Reichard on special teams were all recognized for their efforts against the Bulldogs.



OFFENSE

JC Latham

• Recorded a career-high seven knockdown blocks while not allowing a sack, hit or hurry against the Bulldogs
• Anchored an Alabama offensive line that accounted for 357 yards of total offense, including 193 yards on the ground and 164 through the air
• Cleared a path for Jase McClellan to rack up 63 yards and a touchdown while also allowing Jalen Milroe to scamper for two more scores and 69 yards rushing

Jase McClellan

• Led the Crimson Tide with 15 rushes totaling 63 yards and a score
• Scored from two yards away, one of the Tide’s three rushing touchdowns on the night
• Added two receptions for 25 yards

Amari Niblack

• Led Alabama in targets, receptions and receiving yards
• Hauled in three passes for 61 yards with a long reception of 23
• Converted a first down on all three catches

DEFENSE

Caleb Downs

• Posted a career-high 13 tackles, including five solo stops
• Also recorded his first career interception, returning the pick 11 yards

Justin Eboigbe

• Recorded six tackles in Starkville
• Contributed half a tackle for loss (-4 yards) and half a sack (-4 yards) while adding one quarterback hurry

Trezmen Marshall

• Finished with nine tackles from his starting middle linebacker spot
• Led UA with two tackles for loss (-11 yards) and 1.5 sacks (-11 yards)

SPECIAL TEAMS

Kendrick Law

• Combined for 54 yards on two kickoff returns with a long return of 30 on the game’s first play
• Added one reception for five yards from his wideout spot

Will Reichard

• Finished with a career-high 16 points thanks to four field goals and four PATs
• Hit on his three-point tries from 48, 38, 34 and 48 to tie his career-high in field goals made in a game
• Added eight kickoffs for 486 yards with four touchbacks