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Here’s what Nick Saban said after Alabama’s Week 6 win over Arkansas
By Jason Hall
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The Alabama Crimson Tide rolled to a dominant, 49-30, victory over Arkansas in Week 6.
The Tide jumped out to a 14-0 lead and held momentum throughout the contest. Defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick recorded three interceptions during Saturday’s game, including a 100-yard return for a touchdown. Both statistics were Alabama school records.
The Tide also scored on a 23-yard fumble return by Tim Williams in the second quarter. Alabama now has nine total non-offensive and seven defensive touchdowns in 2016.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts threw for 253 yards, two touchdowns and one interception on 13 of 17 passing, as well as 122 yards on 13 rushing attempts.
Here’s what Nick Saban said after Alabama’s Week 6 win:
Nick Saban: "We certainly didn't play pass defense like we need to."
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) October 9, 2016
Saban said Joshua Jacobs injured a nerve in his elbow but was cleared to return. Reuben Foster and Alphonse Taylor sustained concussions.
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) October 9, 2016
Saban on Minkah Fitzpatrick: I thought he had a fantastic game. … The 14 points the defense scored were big in this game.
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) October 9, 2016
Injury report: Jacobs (elbow, could have returned). Reuben Foster and Shank Taylor (concussions).
— Cecil Hurt (@CecilHurt) October 9, 2016
Jason covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.