Alabama’s Ground Game Surges in Opener | Birmingham News

Alabama dominated East Carolina 58-10 in their season opener, showcasing a revamped offensive line and promising freshman running back EJ Crowell, who flashed elite vision on his limited carries. Veteran Daniel Hill also delivered strong performances, though the rushing attack could’ve been more efficient—especially with a touchdown run nullified by a questionable holding call. Wideout Ryan Coleman-Williams struggled with drops despite proven big-play ability, but Coach DeBoer remains committed to him. The defense shined with zero penalties and a thrilling 27-yard interception return for a TD by linebacker Yhonzae Pierre—the first such score from a linebacker since 2023. And kudos to ECU fans, who packed the house and demanded more tickets—proof that passion can travel far, even across conference lines. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c92f24aff90b5bb7