Instant Analysis: No. 4 Alabama 42, Wisconsin 10

The Crimson Tide won its first road game of the season in dominant fashion.
Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) runs the ball through a defense during the game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. on Saturday, September 14, 2024.
Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) runs the ball through a defense during the game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. on Saturday, September 14, 2024. / Gabi Broekema/USA TODAY NETWORK- Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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MADISON, Wis. — The first road game of the Kalen DeBoer era was a success as the No. 4-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide dominated Wisconsin 42-10.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe was a true dual threat on Saturday against Wisconsin as he recorded 14 carries for 75 yards and two touchdowns, while also doing well through the air as he completed 12-of-17 attempts for 196 yards and three touchdowns.

The Crimson defense was relatively stout on all levels of the field throughout the afternoon. Specifically, Overton had perhaps the best game of his early Crimson Tide career as he tallied six tackles, including one for loss, a sack, a forced fumble and a pass breakup. Nevertheless, this was an all-out team effort against this Big Ten school as the Badgers went 3-of-14 on third down and logged 290 total yards.

Alabama's concerning turnover margin numbers weren't an issue on Saturday, as the Tide recovered two of its four forced fumbles and didn't turn the ball over once.

Alabama's record improves to 3-0, while the Badgers slide down to 2-1. Wisconsin has another challenge next week, as the Badgers will face current No. 11-ranked USC on the road.

Alabama will likely spend next Saturday in comfortable clothes as the Tide has an open week. However, this is by no means vacation time as the Crimson Tide's next matchup is against No. 1 Georgia at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. CT on ABC. An argument could be made that this is the most anticipated game in all of college football this regular season.

Watch the above video as BamaCentral writers Katie Windham, Hunter De Siver and Joe Gaither break down Alabama's win over Wisconsin.


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Hunter De Siver

HUNTER DE SIVER

Hunter De Siver is a graduate from the University of Alabama, earning a degree in sports media. During his time in Tuscaloosa, Hunter distributed articles covering Alabama football, basketball, and baseball for WVUA 23 TV and discussed these topics on Tide 100.9 FM. Hunter also generated articles highlighting Crimson Tide products in the NFL and NBA for BamaCentral. Since graduation, he's been contributing a plethora of NFL and NBA stories for FanNation and is a staff writer at MizzouCentral, Cowbell Corner and is back at BamaCentral.