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Crimson Tide Football: Photos From Bama’s Win Over WKU

By Meredith Hornsby

Sep 10, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) pushes away from Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defensive back Martavius Mims (27) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Tide defeated the Hilltoppers 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) pushes away from Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defensive back Martavius Mims (27) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Tide defeated the Hilltoppers 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Quarterback Battle

Sep 10, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin talks with quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) and wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) during the game against Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Tide defeated the Hilltoppers 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin talks with quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) and wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) during the game against Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Tide defeated the Hilltoppers 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

Offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin talks with QB Jalen Hurts (2) and WR Calvin Ridley (3).

The battle for the starting quarterback position was far from over when the Tide took over on offense. True freshman Jalen Hurts took the snaps to start the game and went 9 for 11 in the first quarter. Hurts looked for receivers Calvin Ridley and ArDarius Stewart, and tight end OJ Howard in the passing game. Damien Harris started as Bama’s top running back, and was backed up by Bo Scarborough.

In the second quarter, freshman Blake Barnett came in under center while Hurts rested on the sidelines. It seemed as though Saban might be going with a two quarterback system for a minute, but a mediocre showing from Barnett changed everyone’s minds. Hurts re-entered the game after halftime and played the majority of the second half.

It’s looking more and more like Jalen Hurts will win out, and will indeed be the starting quarterback for the Crimson Tide this season.

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