While UA looked a tad sluggish in the early stages of the contest, the Crimson Tide gave USM "the business" in the second stanza.
Amari Cooper finished with 8 catches for 135 yards and a TD. Now has 33 catches for 454 yards and 2 TDs on the year.
— Marquavius Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) September 14, 2014
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Postgame news and notes
In this abbreviated game recap, Alabama beat writer Marquavius Burnett has the rest of today's story from Bryant-Denny Stadium.
3 key players suffer minor injuries, Nick Perry's ejection leaves secondary scrambling, Saban doesnt watch OL & more: http://t.co/lKYFk0Mp6m
— Marquavius Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) September 14, 2014
Nick Saban's postgame presser
Tide coach Nick Saban shares his thoughts following Alabama's victory over Southern Mississippi.
Looking ahead
Alabama will begin the 2014 SEC season next Saturday with a clash against the Florida Gators.
While UF did have one heck of a time against the Kentucky Wildcats, eventually winning the game in three overtime sessions, the contest against Will Muschamp's Florida club will be a great litmus test for Alabama.
How good is Blake Sims under the hot lights of the SEC? Can Sims react accordingly when playmaker Amari Cooper isn't open? Can the Tide defense get pressure on Florida's mobile quarterback while playing sound pass coverage? How will the loss of safety Nick Perry impact Alabama during the first two quarters? Those are just a few questions that Alabama will attempt to answer next weekend.
Is an upset possible? Certainly. The Crimson Tide have had several kinks in the water flow even against inferior competition, so the eyes of the nation will certainly be on Tuscaloosa for a number of reasons.
Alabama's true identity remains a mystery. Fans and pundits alike will find out what the Tide is made of in the very near future.
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