Alabama entered Saturday looking to get things back on track after losing to Oklahoma at home last weekend. While they were facing an inferior opponent in Eastern Illinois, the Crimson Tide did deliver a historic performance in the 56-0 win.
All eight of Alabama‘s touchdowns on Saturday were scored on the ground, which is the most for the team in a game since 1979.
Back in that 1979 game, Alabama defeated Vanderbilt 66-3.
The Crimson Tide rushed the ball 49 times for 269 yards, and were led by Jam Miller who finished with 62 yards and scored one touchdown. AK Dear and Kevin Riley both finished with two rushing touchdowns, while Austin Mack, Richard Young and Daniel Hill all added one as well.
For Alabama, this sets up the biggest game in the Kalen DeBoer era in Tuscaloosa next week against Auburn. With a win, the Crimson Tide will be set up to potentially make the SEC Championship Game as well as the College Football Playoff. A loss in that game could leave the team on the outside looking in for both.
The ground attack has been an issue all season for the Crimson Tide, and they will face a big challenge running the ball as Auburn ranks 10th in yards allowed (91.9 yards per game), while giving up only 11 rushing touchdowns all season long.
