TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Jalen Milroe was planted on his back just after he delivered his biggest pass of the season.
When the Alabama quarterback finally got to his feet, it only took a moment to realize the result: a 33-yard touchdown strike to freshman Jalen Hale that helped the 13th-ranked Crimson Tide beat No. 15 Ole Miss 24-10 on Saturday.
Milroe didn’t get up quickly, but he was celebrating when he did.
“I heard the crowd,” Milroe said, “I looked at the ref a little bit. He put his hands up and, OK, it’s a touchdown.”
The play helped ignite an offense that has badly needed a spark.