Alabama Coaches Announce Players of Week from USF Win

The Crimson Tide's running backs and special teams stars were honored along with four players on defense.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama got out of Tampa with its first road win of the season in a 17-3 victory over the South Florida Bulls. 

It wasn't the Crimson Tide's best game, but head coach Nick Saban said he was proud of the way the players competed in the game. Following the victory, the Alabama coaching staff released eight players of the week on Monday morning– two apiece on offense and special teams along with four on defense. 

OFFENSE

Jase McClellan

• Totaled 74 yards on 13 carries to average 5.7 yards per tote
• Part of a Tide backfield that accumulated 203 total rushing yards on the afternoon
• Added one reception for a six-yard gain

Roydell Williams

• Carried the ball 17 times for 129 yards and a score to lead UA’s ground game
• The 129 yards were a new career-high mark for the senior
• Averaged a team-high 7.6 yards per carry with a long rush of 48
• Also caught one pass for a gain of two yards
• Contributed on special teams, as well, totaling one tackle on punt coverage

DEFENSE

Chris Braswell

• Provided consistent pressure off the edge to help hold the Bulls to only 87 yards passing
• Totaled seven total tackles, including a team-leading 3.0 for loss (-8 yards)
• Also added one sack (-5 yards), a quarterback hurry and one pass breakup

Deontae Lawson

• Anchor of an Alabama defense that limited USF to only 264 total yards
• Recorded a team-best and career-high 10 total tackles in the non-conference road pairing
• Contributed 1.5 tackles for loss (-7 yards) and one sack (-6 yards)

Malachi Moore

• Directed a Crimson Tide secondary that allowed just 87 passing yards on the day
• Totaled eight tackles, including one for loss (-5 yards)
• Also picked off a pass in the end zone for UA’s second interception of the season

Dallas Turner

• Accounted for seven total tackles, including a team-high 2.5 sacks (-8 yards)
• His 2.5 sacks were half of the Tide’s season-high 5.0 in the game
• Also forced a fumble that led to an eventual Crimson Tide field goal

SPECIAL TEAMS

James Burnip

• Totaled 369 yards on eight punts against the Bulls
• Averaged 46.1 yards per boot with a long of 60
• Pinned the USF offense inside the 20 on four of his kicks

Will Reichard

• Made a 30-yard field goal while adding two PATs on the day
• Has connected on 17 consecutive field goals dating back to last season
• Added four kickoffs for a combined 260 yards and four touchbacks

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