Alabama football teams turn on the afterburners to slay USF with a late surge: Live updates
It’s Alabama football against South Florida in Week 2 of the 2024 college football season. Keep an eye on the game to get live coverage from Bryant-Denny stadium.
By Anna Snyder
Sep 08, 2024 03:16 AM
It may not have been the prettiest of wins, but Alabama football pulled away for a 42-16 victory over South Florida on Saturday night.
The game was not played in a dominant style like the previous week’s opening game, a 63-0 victory against. Western Kentucky, but it was the 4th-ranked Crimson Tide‘s first victory on Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The legendary coach Nick Saban was honored pregame and at halftime, with an ceremony to unveil the field that was named in his memory.
The Alabama offense was unable to get things moving with South Florida’s defense. South Florida defense, finishing with 393 yards of offensive yardage as compared to 600 yards vs. WKU. Jalen Milroe scored Alabama’s opening two touchdowns using his legs as he connected to Kobe Prentice for a 16-yard score in the second period and an impressive 43-yard touchdown pass towards Ryan Williams. Jam Miller broke through the right side to score an impressive 56-yard touchdown. Justice Haynes iced it with another score in the final seconds.
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Alabama football against South Florida score updates
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
| Alabama | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 | 42 |
| South Florida | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 16 |
Justice Haynes 29-yard touchdown run
Justice Haynes added a 29-yard touchdown run that make the game completely beyond the reach of.
Jam Miller 56-yard touchdown run
Jam Miller broke through for an impressive 56-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter, and extended the lead of Alabama to 34-16 with just 2:30 left in the game.
Jalen Milroe passed to Ryan Williams for a 43-yard touchdown pass
Milroe was able to connect with Ryan Williams for a 43-yard touchdown during the 4th quarter. Alabama is now leading 28-16.
South Florida field goal
An 22 yard Cannon field goal put Cannon’s Bulls to the scoreboard in the 4th quarter. The field position of USF was set due to the Justin Jefferson targeting penalty, which disqualified him for the rest time. Alabama has a 21-16 lead with just 6:45 remaining in the game.
Jalen Milroe to Kobe Prentice for a 16-yard Alabama touchdown
Jalen Milroe spotted an open Kobe Prentice on 3rd & 6 for a 16-yard touchdown catch. Alabama has a 21-13 lead with a little over 10 minutes remaining in the game.
End 3Q: Alabama 14, South Florida 13
At the close in the 3rd Quarter Alabama leads 14-13, Alabama’s Crimson Tide playing not scoring throughout the quarter.
South Florida 3-yard rushing touchdown
Ta’Ron Keith rushed the ball three yards up the middle to score Ta’Ron Keith’s three-yard run for the Bulls initial touchdown for the game. USF initially planned two points however a faulty start on the offensive line led to the Bulls make a decision to go with the point-after try. Alabama is now leading 14-13 with 9:35 remaining.
Halftime: Alabama 14, South Florida 6
Alabama has a lead of 14-6 against South Florida at halftime.
Jalen Milroe’s rushing touchdown
Milroe ran the ball into from a distance of five yards for his second touchdown rushing of the game. The touchdown was the highlight of an 11-play 75 yard Alabama drive. Alabama leads 14-6 at just 3:38 left in the 2nd quarter.
South Florida 25-yard field goal
Cannon also scored a 25 yard South Florida field goal to lead by one at 9:45 in the second half.
1Q Final: Alabama football 7, South Florida 3
Alabama closes the first quarter with a 7-3 lead. The Bulls outnumbered Alabama by 91 total yards to Alabama’s 68 in the first fifteen minutes.
Jalen Milroe, a 10-yard touchdown runner
Jalen Milroe scored Alabama’s opening scoring touchdown in the contest with an 11-yard touchdown run. It was the final touch of a 10 play 65 yard Crimson Tide scoring drive. Alabama leads 7-3 with 5 minutes remaining in the opening.
South Florida John Cannon field goal
The Bulls were the first to score with the 34 yard John Cannon field goal. USF is 3-0 ahead at 11:26 in the opening.
Alabama football Vs South Florida time today
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 7
- Time: 6:05 p.m. CT
- Location: Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium
What channel will Alabama football against South Florida game on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Streaming: ESPN+
- Radio: Crimson Tide Sports Network on Sirius/XM 111 or 192
Alabama against. South Florida will be broadcast across the nation on ESPN. Joe Tessitore is the play-byplay, and Jesse Palmer will serve as the analyst, with Katie George reporting from the sidelines. The streaming options for this game are ESPN+ and ESPN+, which provides the opportunity to try a trial free of charge for new subscribers.
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Alabama football Vs South Florida history
- Record of the series:Alabama leads 2-0
- Alabama’s previous victory: Alabama 17, South Florida 3 (Sept. 16 2023)
Alabama football against South Florida predictions
Alabama has stated that it is looking to put this year’s match in the series against The Bulls as a memory and it shouldn’t have any problem dealing with South Florida on Saturday. This will be Alabama’s last home game before the team starts SEC play on September. 28 against. Georgia. 1 Georgia.
Last score forecast: Alabama 42, South Florida 10
Alabama football against South Florida injury updates
Kadyn Proctor was ruled out in the game this week. In his place as left tackle, was Tyler Booker while Geno VanDeMark started at the left guard position, Booker’s normal place.
Alabama football against South Florida weather update
The forecast for Tuscaloosa has a maximum of 84 and a minimum of 58 on Saturday, with the chance of 15% rain. In the hours leading up to kickoff the temperature is expected to reach 85 degrees.
Alabama football schedule 2024
All times are Central.
- Saturday, Aug. 31: Alabama 63, Western Kentucky 0
- Saturday, Sept. 7: Alabama vs. South Florida | 6 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
- Saturday, Sept. 14: Alabama at Wisconsin | 11 a.m. | Fox (Fubo)
- Saturday, Sept. 21: Off
- Saturday, Sept. 28: Alabama vs. No. 1 Georgia | 6:30 p.m. | ABC (Fubo)*
- Saturday, Oct. 5: Alabama at Vanderbilt*
- Saturday, Oct. 12: Alabama vs. South Carolina | 11 a.m. | ABC or ESPN (Fubo)*
- Saturday, Oct. 19: Alabama at No. 15 Tennessee*
- Saturday, Oct. 26: Alabama vs. No. 11 Missouri*
- Saturday, Nov. 2: Off
- Saturday, Nov. 9: Alabama at No. 12 LSU*
- Saturday November. 16,: Alabama vs. Mercer 1 p.m. | ESPN+, SEC Network+
- Saturday, Nov. 23: Alabama at No. 16 Oklahoma*
- Saturday, Nov. 30: Alabama vs. Auburn*
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South Florida football 2024 schedule
- Saturday, Aug. 31: South Florida 48, Betune-Cookman 3
- Saturday, Sept. 7: South Florida at Alabama
- Saturday, Sept. 14: South Florida at Southern Mississippi
- Saturday, Sept. 21: South Florida vs. Miami
- Saturday, Sept. 28: South Florida at Tulane
- Friday, Oct. 11: South Florida vs. Memphis
- Saturday, Oct. 19: South Florida vs. UAB
- Friday, Nov. 1: South Florida at Florida Atlantic
- Saturday, Nov. 9: South Florida vs. Navy
- Saturday, Nov. 16: South Florida at Charlotte
- Saturday, Nov. 23: South Florida vs. Tulsa
- Friday, Nov. 29: South Florida at Rice
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