Alabama Dominates Eastern Illinois 56-0 in Week 13 Blowout
Alabama overwhelmed Eastern Illinois 56-0 in Week 13, with the Crimson Tide scoring 14 points in each quarter for a dominant performance. The home team's defense suffocated the Panthers' offense throughout the contest, forcing turnovers and preventing any offensive success.
Keelon Russell led Alabama's passing attack with 78 yards, while running back Jamarion Miller rushed for 62 yards. Eastern Illinois managed only five receptions, led by Alex Ginnever with five catches, as the Panthers' offense never found rhythm against Alabama's stifling defense.
Alabama's offense produced several highlight plays, including a 26-yard touchdown pass from T. Simpson to J. Mbakwe and a 5-yard rushing touchdown by A. Dear in the fourth quarter. The Panthers committed critical turnovers, including an interception by D. Conway and a turnover on downs late in the third quarter.
Alabama covered the 49-point spread decisively, while the game finished under the 57-point over-under total. The Crimson Tide's balanced attack and suffocating defense made this an entirely one-sided affair from start to finish.
AI-generated recap · Jul 24, 2026
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Eastern Illinois | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 56 |
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| Statistic | Eastern Illinois | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | 4-9 | 23-30 |
| Pass Yards | 20 | 270 |
| Rush Yards | 14 | 269 |
| Total Yards | 34 | 539 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| 3rd Down | 1-11 | 8-11 |
| Penalties | 3-35 | 4-29 |
| Possession | 21:51 | 38:09 |
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