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Video: Allen’s scoop-and-score extends Alabama’s non-offensive TD streak to 10 consecutive games
By John Crist
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Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts doesn’t need much help. He accounted for 3 touchdowns Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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Nevertheless, the Crimson Tide defense was once again happy to dent the scoreboard itself in a 33-14 victory over the Aggies. Defensive end Jonathan Allen scooped up a fumble and returned it 30 yards to paydirt.
One of the most impressive streaks in the country, ‘Bama has now scored a non-offensive TD in 10 consecutive games dating to last season’s College Football Playoff semifinal. So far this season, the Tide have five fumble-return, four interception-return and three punt-return scores — that’s 12 total — in eight games.
Be sure to watch the video above for some quick commentary following another dominant performance from No. 1.
John Crist is the senior writer for Saturday Down South, a member of the FWAA and a voter for the Heisman Trophy. Send him an e-mail, like him on Facebook or follow him on Twitter.
John Crist is an award-winning contributor to Saturday Down South.
