Jalen Milroe and Alabama were locked in a surprising struggle against South Florida for 50 minutes before the miscues finally stopped.
Troy’s Goose Crowder scrambled for an 11-yard touchdown to tie the score at 7 early in second quarter, but didn’t return after taking a hard hit and fall as he dove into the end zone.
The Tuskegee Golden Tigers scored 10 points inside the final five minutes but could not take the lead at Grambling.
Alabama State stung in-state rival Miles College 24-3 in the Hornets’ home opener Saturday.
Nick Saban made Alabama’s traditional pre-game “Walk of Champions” through throngs of cheering fans one more time.
“This is disappointing,” Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze said. “I had hoped we were further along. … You can’t turn the ball over five times and expect to beat anybody.”
The accident happened around 8:36 p.m. in the 1100 block of Chestnut Street.
Chief Operating Officer Jerime Reid will take on the role of acting Chief of Staff starting October 1.
Welcome home, Master Sgt. Kimberly Spain!
The Lowndes County Sheriff is facing charges following a heated exchange at a recent county commission meeting.
