| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alabama | 0 | 31 | 14 | 0 | 45 |
Tide Wins another Opener
Western Michigan (0-0) has a C+ offense, a B- defense, and is B- overall. #1 Alabama (0-0) has an A- offense, an A+ defense, and we're A+ overall. ROLB Greg Simmons missed a class and will miss the first two quarters of this game. Weather: Rain.
No scoring in the first quarter.
PR D.J. Selmon returns a Broncos' punt 82 yards for the score, 7-0. HB Michael Gibbs scores from a yard out, 14-0. HB Gibbs scores again on a 10 yard TD run, 21-0. QB Ricardo Bullocks throws a 37 yard TD pass to WR Mike Bishop, 28-0. K Craig Gunn boots a 32 yard FG, 31-0.
QB Bullocks throws a 16 yard TD pass to WR Bo Butler, 38-0. QB Bullocks runs it in from 61 yards out, 45-0.
No scoring in the fourth quarter.
Not a very impressive opening game to say the least. This team is still young and will focus a lot on the ground game.
Players of the Game
Alabama
Mario McClain , LOLB
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Western Michigan | Alabama |
| First Downs | 5 | 16 |
| Total Offense | 54 | 434 |
| Rushes-YDS | 18-(-13) | 34-290 |
| Passing YDS | 67 | 144 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
| Total Yards | 221 | 576 |
| T.O.P. | 09:46 | 14:14 |