Alabama Dominates Louisville in 51-14 Victory: Game Recap and Analysis
The No. 1 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide dominated in their 2018 opener against Louisville in the Camping World Kickoff. The game started off with Tua Tagovailoa at QB, leading the Tide to a quick touchdown with a pass to Jerry Jeudy. However, the momentum shifted briefly when DeVonta Smith fumbled, allowing Louisville to recover the ball. But Alabama quickly regained control with Tagovailoa scoring another touchdown, putting the Tide up 14-0 at the end of the first quarter.
The second quarter saw even more dominance from Alabama, with Deionte Thompson intercepting a pass in the end zone and Najee Harris adding another touchdown. Tagovailoa continued to shine, connecting with Jeudy for another touchdown just before halftime, giving Alabama a commanding 28-0 lead.
In the third quarter, Alabama’s defense continued to impress, with Anfernee Jennings and Xavier McKinney combining for a sack on Louisville’s QB. Despite Louisville managing to score a touchdown, Alabama answered back with Josh Jacobs and Jaylen Waddle making big plays. The quarter ended with Alabama comfortably ahead at 44-7.
The fourth quarter saw Alabama continue to dominate, with Shyheim Carter scoring a pick-six and Louisville managing to score one more touchdown before the game ended with a final score of 51-14 in favor of Alabama.
Overall, it was a strong start to the season for the Crimson Tide, showcasing their talent and depth on both offense and defense. Alabama fans have plenty to be excited about as the team looks ahead to the rest of the season.
