Way too easy: Alabama scores on first possession behind DeVonta Smith’s TD reception
By SDS Staff
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Alabama set the tone from the opening kickoff with Josh Jobe hammering the Notre Dame returner. Ian Book and the Irish ended up punting on the drive after 5 offensive plays.
Alabama received the punt and proceeded to march down the field on a 7-play, 79-yard touchdown drive that looked way too easy. Notre Dame’s defense didn’t have any sort of an answer on that drive.
Mac Jones threw a screen pass to DeVonta Smith, who took it for 26 yards virtually untouched. Smith made a quick move on the defensive back, and John Metchie helped pave the way with a downfield block.
Check out this play:
Mac Jones to Devonta Smith for the touchdown. #RollTide #Bama #CFBPlayoff pic.twitter.com/Iepnc2Rlor
— Justin Groc (@jgroc) January 1, 2021
Alabama leads 7-0 early in the first quarter.
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