TUSCALOOSA, Alabama
Alabama's predictable power was overwhelming.
What mattered most was the Crimson Tide earned a 41-0 victory including its first shutout in two years. The last one was a 45-0 win against Chattanooga on Nov. 21, 2009.The late-round knockout came courtesy of running backs Trent Richardson and Eddie Lacy, who both had career games.
Alabama (3-0) held North Texas (0-3) to 169 yards of total offense with North Texas reaching Tide territory just once in the first half.
Richardson set a career high with 167 yards rushing on 11 carries highlighted by his 71-yard fourth-quarter touchdown, the longest of his career. He also matched his career high with three touchdowns, including a 58-yard touchdown run.
Lacy broke of the longest run of his career - a 67-yarder to put Alabama ahead 41-0 in the fourth quarter. He finished with nine carries for a career-high 161 yards while matching his career best with two touchdowns.
Alabama used two quarterbacks with sophomore AJ McCarron cementing his place as the starter. He finished with 15-for21 passing for 190 yards. Freshman Phillip Sims was 6-for-8 passing for 49 yards.
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