Alabama defense capitalizes on turnovers against Mississippi State in first half
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 8:05 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
The No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide leads Mississippi State 28-17 at halftime following a fast start in Starkville on October 3. After Kamario Taylor fumbled early, Alabama converted a touchdown from Ryan Coleman-Williams. Dijon Lee then intercepted Taylor, scoring on a 30-yard return. Despite the rocky start, Taylor recovered, passing for 196 yards and two touchdowns by halftime, showcasing a competitive match-up between him and Alabama's Keelon Russell.
- •Alabama leads 28-17 at halftime against Mississippi State.
- •Kamario Taylor fumbled at midfield, leading to an Alabama touchdown.
- •Dijon Lee scored a pick-six, celebrating with Taylor's own touchdown move.
- •Taylor threw for 196 yards and two touchdowns by halftime.
- •The game features top SEC quarterbacks Taylor and Keelon Russell.
- 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Alabama defense trolls Kamario Taylor after pick-six
"The Tide got off to a fast start Saturday in Starkville.
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