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Alabama Football: Postgame Notes vs. Texas A&M

By David Wasson

Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) carries the ball up the field against the Texas A&M Aggies during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) carries the ball up the field against the Texas A&M Aggies during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) intercepts the ball from Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Josh Reynolds (11) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) intercepts the ball from Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Josh Reynolds (11) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

With two passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown today, Jalen Hurts has been responsible for 20 touchdowns this season (11 passing, 9 rushing), tying him for ninth on the Alabama football single-season list with Mark Ingram (2009, 17 rushing/3 receiving) and Greg McElroy (2010, 19 passing/1 rushing).

With eight catches for 69 yards vs. Texas A&M on Saturday, tight end O.J. Howard has established a new single-game best for receptions. Howard’s previous career high was seven vs. Tennessee in 2015.

Calvin Ridley’s four-yard touchdown reception from Jalen Hurts was the 12th touchdown catch of his Alabama career, tying him for ninth in Alabama history with Kevin Norwood (2010-13). Keith Brown (2004-07) and David Bailey (1969-71) are next on the Tide list with 13 each. Amari Cooper’s 31 touchdown catches is the Alabama career record.

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