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USC vs Alabama: Highlights, score and recap

By Charles Rahrig V

Sep 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) runs for a touchdown during the third quarter against the USC Trojans at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) runs for a touchdown during the third quarter against the USC Trojans at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jalen Hurts led the Alabama Crimson Tide to a dominant victory over the USC Trojans.

For about one quarter on Saturday night, the USC Trojans were competitive. Then the wheels came off and a legend was born. Coming into the night, Blake Barnett was the starting quarterback for the Alabama Crimson Tide. While Barnett struggled, the Crimson Tide made the right move.

The Tide turned to Jalen Hurts, who coincidentally fumbled on his first snap. That was his only bad play of the night. He found ArDarius Stewart in the end zone for a bomb and Alabama finally had the lead on the night. After a field goal, it felt like Alabama was about to run away with it.

USC apparently knew it too and began to lose their composure. Jabari Ruffin would stomp on Minkah Fitzpatrick and would be ejected from the game. Alabama would then score and take a two-touchdown lead.

As if things couldn’t get worse, Hurts continued to run and throw for touchdowns. By the end of the third quarter, the game was a blowout and Hurts got to rest for the rest of the game. Barnett came back in and threw a touchdown of his own. The Trojans were reeling and Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin was soaking in the revenge.

The Crimson Tide would finish with a huge blowout win to begin the season, while USC head coach Clay Helton scratched his head. The legend that is Hurts has been born and he might be the next big thing in college football.

Three Stars

3. Damien Harris, RB, Alabama

Damien Harris had a huge night on the ground for Alabama. With Harris having the potential to be the next great Alabama running back, he really showed what he can do when he gets the football.

2. ArDarius Stewart, WR, Alabama

ArDarius Stewart was the recipient of two long touchdowns from Hurts. One came off of a bomb and the other was a result of Stewart racing for the end zone. He might be the new favorite target in Alabama.

1. Jalen Hurts, QB, Alabama

In his debut, Jalen Hurts was the story for Alabama. He ran for multiple touchdowns and he passed for multiple touchdowns. He did it all and showed that he might be the next big thing in college football.

Highlights

What’s Next?

The Alabama Crimson Tide will return home next week to Tuscaloosa. They will take on Western Kentucky. The USC Trojans will take on Utah State at home. They will look to pick up their first win of the seson.

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