Matchup breakdown:
Kentucky running back Stanley "Boom" Williams comes into Saturday’s game ranked third in the SEC in rushing at 116 yards per game. Alabama’s defense is ranked No. 1 in the league against the run, giving up just 67.5 yards per game, 2.35 yards per carry and only one rushing touchdown. Here’s a look at top rushers against the Crimson Tide so far in 2016:
Kent State
Leading rusher: Justin Rankin
Yards: 52
Carries: 6
Average: 8.7
Touchdowns: 0
Ole Miss
Leading rusher: Akeem Judd
Yards: 45
Carries: 15
Average: 3.0
Touchdowns: 1
Western Kentucky
Leading rusher: Anthony Wales
Yards: 44
Carries: 11
Average: 4.0
Touchdowns: 0
Southern Cal
Leading rusher: Ronald Jones
Yards: 46
Carries: 7
Average: 6.6
Touchdowns: 0
Kentucky running back Stanley "Boom" Williams comes into Saturday’s game ranked third in the SEC in rushing at 116 yards per game. Alabama’s defense is ranked No. 1 in the league against the run, giving up just 67.5 yards per game, 2.35 yards per carry and only one rushing touchdown. Here’s a look at top rushers against the Crimson Tide so far in 2016:
Kent State
Leading rusher: Justin Rankin
Yards: 52
Carries: 6
Average: 8.7
Touchdowns: 0
Ole Miss
Leading rusher: Akeem Judd
Yards: 45
Carries: 15
Average: 3.0
Touchdowns: 1
Western Kentucky
Leading rusher: Anthony Wales
Yards: 44
Carries: 11
Average: 4.0
Touchdowns: 0
Southern Cal
Leading rusher: Ronald Jones
Yards: 46
Carries: 7
Average: 6.6
Touchdowns: 0
