Two newcomers glowed — Jared Cook at tight end (five catches, 56 yards) and Cordarrelle Patterson (used as a runner, a receiver, and on kickoff returns where he produced a timely 41 -
yarder late in the game).
Not exact matches
Later, Chestnut Hill connects on a few deep passes — one a 58 -
yarder, and they run out to a 28 - 7 advantage just before the half.
A 50 - yard bomb to Calvin Ridley set up Alabama's first score, a 41 -
yarder to O.J. Howard set up the second, a 26 -
yarder to Richard Mullaney got Alabama going to start the second half (and led to a third score), and another 50 -
yarder to Ridley sealed the deal
late in the third quarter.
Next, Mike Harden picked off a Montana pass, and two plays
later Leach lofted the 40 -
yarder to Clayton.
Tate threw for 302 and rushed for 58, but Elijah Sindelar's four touchdown passes — including a
late 38 -
yarder to Anthony Mahoungou — made the difference.
Captain Labadie was at it again moments
later, winning the ball from Victor Wanyama before firing a 20 -
yarder at keeper Michel Vorm.