In case anyone was worried, Alabama football is still dominant as ever — at least after the first game of the season. The No. 1 Crimson Tide absolutely crushed No. 14 Miami on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, winning 44-13.
Alabama starting quarterback Bryce Young — one of the early 2021 Heisman Trophy favorites — had a standout game and even set a program record for passing touchdowns (four) and yards (344) in a first game as a starter. So long after it was clear the Crimson Tide would comfortably win this game, Young took a seat in the fourth quarter.
And legendary Alabama coach Paul “Bear” Bryant’s great-grandson, backup quarterback Paul Tyson, came in and ended up with a perfect completion percentage.
Of course, that comes with a giant asterisk because the redshirt sophomore quarterback only attempted a single pass. But freshman wide receiver Agiye Hall caught it on third-and-9 and picked up 10 yards in the process, giving Tyson a perfect 1-for-1 stat line for his brief appearance in the game.
For Alabama fans, college football fans in general or people who enjoy sports history, Tyson getting on the field was pretty cool.
Paul Tyson, Bear Bryant's great-grandson at QB for Bama. Even if you don't like the Tide, that's pretty damn cool.
— Ryan McGee (@ESPNMcGee) September 4, 2021
Let’s Go Paul Tyson!!! ❤️🏈🐘
— Marie ❤️🌸😎🏁🦋🎶😷🙋♀️ (@jade78052492) September 4, 2021
Paul Tyson finna get playing time against Miami 😂
— Austin Randolph (@austinsrandolph) September 4, 2021
Soooooo excited to watch Paul Tyson! #BearBryant #RollTide
— Jill RollTide🐘🌊🅰️🏈☮️ (@GypsysailorJill) September 4, 2021
Always cool to see Paul Tyson, great grandson of Bear Bryant, playing for Alabama
— Shane P. Hallam (@ShanePHallam) September 4, 2021
Bryce Young has been benched for Paul Tyson…..😏
— Pat Dowd (@Pat_Dowd77) September 4, 2021
Paul Tyson connects with Agiye Hall for a nice catch in garbage time.#RollTide
— Sidelines – Bama (2020 National Champions!) (@SSN_Alabama) September 4, 2021
