No. 8 Alabama Defeats Austin Peay, 34-0

The Crimson Tide improved to 9-2 ahead of its final regular-season game against Auburn.

Mason Smith | Nov 19, 2022

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — On a cloudy Saturday in Tuscaloosa, running back Jase McClellan ran for 156 yards and two touchdowns as the Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Austin Peay 34-0 in Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Bryce Young finished the day completing 75 percent of his passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns, both to Jermaine Burton

The wide receiver had seven catches and a game-high 128 receiving yards.

On the defensive side, Alabama got three takeaways, including interceptions by Kool-Aid McKinstry and Brian Branch.

Among the negatives were three giveaways and Austin Peay sacked Young three times. Meanwhile, the Crimson Tide defense didn't record a sack on the day.

Nevertheless, Alabama left victorious, and will have one more game to play before the regular season comes to a close: the Iron Bowl against Auburn on Saturday. Kickoff for that game will be 2:30 p.m. CT in Tuscaloosa.

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Final - Alabama 34, Austin Peay 0

Fourth Quarter

Simpson completes a pass to Emmanuel Henderson for 14 yards and a first down

Austin Peay calls a timeout with 52 seconds to go.

Simpson completes a pass to Tyler Harrell for 6 yards and a first down

Ty Simpson is now in at quarterback

Injury timeout

Jamarion Miller's 2-yard run gets Alabama a first down

Austin Peay elected to punt, Alabama will start at its own 32-yard line

Deontae Lawson nearly had a pick-6, but dropped the potential interception

More reserves come in for the Alabama defense

Milroe's pass picked off at the goal line. First down for Ausin Peay at its own 5-yard line

Another 3-yard run by Milroe earns another first down for Alabama

Milroe runs for 16 yards and the first down

a 12-yard catch by Burton good enough for a first down

Milroe begins his first drive with a completion to Isaiah Bond

Brian Branch gets an interception. First down for Alabama at its own 14-yard line

Damon Payne gets called for offsides, Austin Peay gets a fresh set of downs

Another 12-yard pass to Trey Goodman gives Austin Peay another first down

DiLiello completes the pass to McCray for 18 yards and a first down

Kam Thomas returns the kickoff for 15 yards. First down at the 20-yard line

Drive Summary: 8 plays, 66 yards, 3:29 T.O.P

TOUCHDOWN: Young completes a pass in the flat to Burton for the 10-yard score. Reichard's extra point is good. Alabama 34, Austin Peay 0

Young completes a pass to Roydell Williams for 15 yards to open the quarter

Third Quarter

Roydell Williams earns a first down on a 4-yard run to end the third quarter.

Young completes a pass to Traeshon Holden for 17 yards, first down at the Austin Peay 45-yard line

Austin Peay elects to punt, McKinstry returns it 10 yards

The kickoff was returned for 14 yards. First down on the 22-yard line

Drive Summary: 5 plays, 17 yards, 2:16 T.O.P

FIELD GOAL: Will Reichard converts the 30-yard attempt. Alabama 27, Austin Peay 0

A touchdown pass is called off due to ineligible player downfield. 3rd-and-15 for Alabama

Young completes a pass to Robbie Outz, first down Alabama

Austin Peay fumbles on a fourth down conversion attempt, recovered by Damon Payne Jr. First down at the Austin Peay 29-yard line

Austin Peay returns the kickoff for 30 yards. First down on the 33-yard line

Drive Summary: 3 plays, 65 yards, :58 T.O.P

TOUCHDOWN: Jase McClellan scores on a 9-yard run. Extra point by Reichard is good. Alabama 24, Austin Peay 0

Bryce Young Completes a 50-yard pass to Burton. First down on the Austin Peay 15-yard line

Austin Peay punts, Kool-Aid McKinstry calls for a fair catch at the 35-yard line

Austin Peay called for holding, 10 yards added to the end of the kick

Alabama chooses to punt on its first drive of the second half. Fair catch by Austin Peay

Tyler Steen remains out for the Tide. Amari Knight filling in at left tackle. Ja'Corey Brooks also out

The Governors elect to punt, Kool-Aid McKinstry makes the fair catch at the 17-yard line

DiLello's 4-yard pass to McCray good enough for a first down

Austin Peay elects to fair catch the kickoff to start the second half

HALFTIME - Alabama 17, Austin Peay 0

Second Quarter

Amari Knight came in for Steen. McClellan's 9-yard run ends the half.

Bryce Young gets sacked, loss of 8 yards. Tyler Steen is being helped off the field

The Crimson Tide will take over at the 30-yard line

Alabama calls a 30-second timeout ahead of a 4th-and-8 for Austin Peay. Fifty-four seconds to go in the first half

Austin Peay's Kellen Stewart calls for a fair catch. First down will be a the 25-yard line

Drive Summary: 8 plays, 34 yards, 3:09 T.O.P

FIELD Goal: Will Reichared hits a 29-yard attempt. Alabama 17, Austin Peay 0

Holding against Tyler Steen is declined by Austin Peay. Fourth down

Austin Peay calls its final timeout of the half

McClellan's 9-yard run good enough for a first down

Jermaine Burton catches the pass for 15 yards. First down

Kool-Aid McKinstry picks off the pass, returns it 25 yards. First down at the Austin Peay 45-yard line

DiLiello's pass travels 32 yards, caught by Drae McCray

An offensive facemask pushes Austin Peay back 15 yards

Will Anderson almost picks off the pass.

A facemask against Alabama gives Austin Peay an extra 15 yards on the kickoff. First down on the Governor 38-yard line

Drive Summary: 8 plays, 80 yards, 4:35 T.O.P

TOUCHDOWN: Bryce Young completes a 4-yard pass to Burton for the score. Extra point by Reichard is good. Alabama 14, Austin Peay 0.

Burton catches the pass from Young for 23 yards. First down Alabama

Alabama will go for it on fourth down and five yards to go

Bryce Young gets sacked. Second down and 14

explodes for a 35-yard run. First and 10 at Austin Peay 45-yard line

Austin Peay misses the field goal attempt. First down Alabama at its own 20-yard line

A penalty against Austin Peay is declined by Alabama. Fourth down

A 12-yard gives a first down with goal-to-go for the Governors

Drae McCray catches a 6-yard pass for Austin Peay, first down

DiLiello rush gives Austin Peay a first down

First play of the quarter is a 5-yard run for Austin Peay

First Quarter - Alabama 7, Austin Peay 0

After review, the officials say it was a fumble, recovered by Austin Peay. First down for the Governors on their own 48-yard line

Officials review a potential fumble

Roydell Williams gets a 5-yard run for a first down

A 19-yard run for McClellan gives Alabama another first down

Jase McClellan bursts for a 12-yard gain. First down

The Governors are electing to go for it on fourth down. Incomplete pass for Austin Peay. First down at its own 3-yard line for Alabama

A 7-yard pitch gives Austin Peay a first down with goal to go

Mike DiLiello completes a 7-yard pass for Austin Peay. First down

The punt hits an Alabama player and recovered by Austin Peay. First-and-10 at the Alabama 36-yard line

The Governors elect to punt after two passes were overthrown

Austin Peay returns the kickoff to its own 28-yard line

Drive Summary: 13 plays, 92 yards, 6:28 T.O.P

TOUCHDOWN: McClellan's run breaks the goal line for a score. Extra point by Will Reichard is good. Alabama 7, Austin Peay 0

Jase McClellan's touchdown is under further review

Austin Peay calls its second timeout ahead of a 4th-and-1 at the goal line for Alabama

JoJo Earle's 8-yard reception good enough for a first down

Young completes a pass to Brooks for 13 yards. First down

Austin Peay calls a timeout after Jase McClellan runs for 28 yards

Roydell Williams gets a 13-yard run. First down Alabama

An illegal formation against Alabama

Young completes the pass to Jermaine Burton for the first down

Deep pass to Ja'Corey Brooks is dropped as he hits the ground

Alabama will begin the drive on its own 8-yard line

Emmanuel Henderson fills in for Gibbs on the return team

Alabama has won the coin toss and has elected to receive

The Crimson Tide run through the tunnel

Alabama leaves the field after warmups

Jahmyr Gibbs, Cam Latu and Eli Ricks are not on the field for warmups

The Crimson Tide contingent is on the field for warmups. Bryce Young, Will Anderson and Byron Young are captains

Alabama's offensive players return to the field for warmups. Darrian Dalcourt is not sending snaps, a manager is holding his place

Pregame

With it being an early kickoff against an FCS opponent, the crowd is noticeably light in Bryant-Denny.

A lively student section just 19 minutes before kickoff between #Alabama and Austin Peay. pic.twitter.com/ZEMnhYVwsn
— Joey Blackwell (@_JoeyBlackwell) November 19, 2022

Officials for the game:

Kyle Olson -Referee

Ryan Aulds - Umpire

Randall Kizer - Linesman

Chris Conway - Line Judge

Back Judge - Ron Turner

Field Judge - Wes Booker

Side Judge - Barry Blackwell

Center Judge - Chris Garner

Kickoff is slated for 11 a.m. CT.

How to Watch

Who: Alabama vs. Austin Peay

When: 11 a.m. CT, Nov. 19

Where: Bryant-Denny Stadium

TV: ESPN+/SEC Network+

Live Stream: fuboTV (Start your free trial)

Radio: Crimson Tide Sports Network. Play-By-Play Chris Stewart, Analyst John Parker Wilson. SiriusXM channel 81.

Last time out, Alabama: The No. 9/10/11 Alabama football team scored on five of its last six possessions of the game, including four of its five second-half drives, to pull out a 30-24 come-from-behind victory over No. 11/11/9 Ole Miss Saturday night inside Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

Trailing by as many as 10 points in the first half, the Crimson Tide chipped away at the deficit, using key stops on defense and clutch plays on offense to take and hold onto the lead in the second half.

Last time out, Austin Peay: A five-takeaway day by Austin Peay State University's defense, including two Demetrius Ford interceptions, sparked an impressive 31-14 ASUN Conference victory against Kennesaw State, Saturday, at Fifth Third Bank Stadium.