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](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/40047771f64c387a576fe157505739bf958b2046b4b5cac86b95419325b5bb26.jpg)
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.