Milroe, Williams lead No. 9 Alabama to 52-7 win over Mercer, an FCS team
— Jalen Milroe passed for two touchdowns and ran for a third in just over two quarters to help No. 9 Alabama beat FCS team Mercer 52-7 on...
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Mercer Bears
7
Alabama Crimson Tide
52
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MER | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| ALA | 14 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 52 |
Bryant-Denny Stadium · 100,077 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs The Citadel Bulldogs | W 28-19 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Samford Bulldogs | W 31-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Western Carolina Catamounts | W 17-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ VMI Keydets | W 54-3 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | @ Abilene Christian Wildcats | W 34-17 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:36 7-52
Rico Scott 31 Yd pass from Austin Mack (Reid Schuback Kick)
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Touchdown 12:54 7-45
Richard Young 1 Yd Run (Conor Talty Kick)
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Touchdown 10:33 7-38
Jalen Milroe 3 Yd Run (Graham Nicholson Kick)
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Field Goal 0:55 7-31
Graham Nicholson 45 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:58 7-28
Kendall Harris 31 Yd pass from Whitt Newbauer (Reice Griffith Kick)
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Touchdown 8:45 0-28
Zabien Brown 68 Yd Fumble Return (Graham Nicholson Kick)
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Touchdown 12:37 0-21
Robbie Ouzts 44 Yd pass from Jalen Milroe (Graham Nicholson Kick)
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Touchdown 4:08 0-14
Ryan Williams 14 Yd pass from Jalen Milroe (Graham Nicholson Kick)
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Touchdown 10:48 0-7
Ryan Williams 29 Yd Run (Graham Nicholson Kick)
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ALA
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:47 · End of Game
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MER 1:47
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:49 · Punt
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ALA 3:36
16 plays, 79 yards, 7:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:36 7-52
Rico Scott 31 Yd pass from Austin Mack (Reid Schuback Kick)
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MER 11:19
4 plays, 14 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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ALA 12:54
10 plays, 62 yards, 4:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:54 7-45
Richard Young 1 Yd Run (Conor Talty Kick)
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MER 2:21
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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ALA 4:00
11 plays, 35 yards, 4:56 · Punt
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MER 8:56
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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ALA 10:33
10 plays, 67 yards, 4:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:33 7-38
Jalen Milroe 3 Yd Run (Graham Nicholson Kick)
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MER
2 plays, 4 yards, 0:55 · End of Half
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ALA 0:55
5 plays, 48 yards, 1:03 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:55 7-31
Graham Nicholson 45 Yd Field Goal
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MER 1:58
4 plays, 52 yards, 2:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:58 7-28
Kendall Harris 31 Yd pass from Whitt Newbauer (Reice Griffith Kick)
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ALA 4:03
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:40 · Punt
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MER 4:43
7 plays, 14 yards, 4:02 · Punt
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MER 8:45
6 plays, 43 yards, 3:50 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:45 0-28
Zabien Brown 68 Yd Fumble Return (Graham Nicholson Kick)
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ALA 12:37
5 plays, 62 yards, 2:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:37 0-21
Robbie Ouzts 44 Yd pass from Jalen Milroe (Graham Nicholson Kick)
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MER 0:45
6 plays, 41 yards, 3:23 · Interception
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ALA 4:08
9 plays, 85 yards, 4:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:08 0-14
Ryan Williams 14 Yd pass from Jalen Milroe (Graham Nicholson Kick)
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MER 8:29
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:19 · Punt
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ALA 10:48
4 plays, 52 yards, 1:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:48 0-7
Ryan Williams 29 Yd Run (Graham Nicholson Kick)
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MER 12:04
5 plays, 33 yards, 2:56 · Fumble
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
MER
ALA
10
1st Downs
29
1-9
3rd down efficiency
8-15
0-0
4th down efficiency
3-3
202
Total Yards
508
140
Passing
319
15/22
Comp/Att
23/35
6.4
Yards per pass
9.1
62
Rushing
189
24
Rushing Attempts
42
2.6
Yards per rush
4.5
5-32
Penalties
6-60
3
Turnovers
0
2
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
26:12
Possession
33:48
Highlights
00:31
Jalen Milroe finds Robbie Ouzts for a 44-yard Bama TD
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00:20
Alabama recovers a Mercer fumble on first drive of the game
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00:25
Ryan Williams takes off for a 29-yard Bama TD
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00:31
Ryan Williams scores his 2nd TD of the game with a 14-yard reception
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