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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Alabama coach Nick Saban held a film session with Jalen Hurts this week to point out a few things to his young quarterback.Hurts was clearly paying attention.The freshman passed for career highs of 347 yards and four touchdowns and rushed for 100 yards in less than three quarters in No. 1 Alabamas 51-3 rout of Mississippi State on Saturday. It put on display the potential of a passing game that had lately seemed the closest thing to a weakness for the Crimson Tide.The win -- coupled with Auburns surprising loss at Georgia -- also meant Alabama clinched the SEC West title.Hurts prolific performance wiped out any concerns that the Tide (10-0, 7-0 Southeastern Conference, No. AP) would have a letdown after a bruising win at No. 19 LSU. Instead, Hurts turned in his best game and the defense denied Mississippi State (4-6, 2-4) the end zone on nine trips across midfield.Its one of the things weve been wanting to do is try to develop some confidence in the passing game, and obviously he was able to do that very well today, Saban said. He got the ball to some of our playmakers down the field and they had opportunities to make big plays.Hurts is the first Alabama player to have 300 yards passing and 100 yards rushing in the same game, and he was flirting with both those milestones by halftime.The Bulldogs had been riding high after an upset of Texas A&M, but didnt muster a threat in this one.Hurts completed 28 of 37 passes and rushed for a fifth touchdown before being replaced by Cooper Bateman late in the third quarter. The big performance was marred by an interception and fumble, but the Tides dominating defense made sure the miscues didnt matter too much.In practice, hell sling it, Alabama guard Ross Piersbacher said. Its fun to see him do that in a game. I think thats big for his confidence.ArDarius Stewart was the biggest beneficiary of the passing revival, scoring three touchdowns. Stewart gained 156 yards on eight catches, including a 67-yard sprint on a jet sweep.Mississippi States Nick Fitzgerald couldnt solve Alabamas defense after two huge games. He completed 10 of 33 passes for 145 with an interception. Fitzgerald was also held to 15 rushing yards after topping 900 total yards combined against Texas A&M and Samford.We had five dropped passes in the first half, Bulldogs coach Dan Mullen said. Thats not good when youre playing a great defense. Its not good when youre playing a bad defense, but when youre playing a great defense you cannot do those things.Alabama outgained the Bulldogs 615-274 in total yards and has won nine straight meetings.THE TAKEAWAYMississippi State: The Bulldogs couldnt finish off drives, including the two started in Alabama territory, or offer a strong follow-up to last weeks upset. Fitzgerald and star receiver Fred Ross (three catches, 23 yards) were held in check.Alabama: Hurts and the Tide got the passing game going against the leagues worst pass defense. Hurts hadnt reached 200 yards passing in the previous three games, but might have emerged from this one with a shot at some Heisman Trophy votes. The defense went seven straight quarters without allowing a point.TURNING 40Saban joined Ohio States Woody Hayes and Florida States Bobby Bowden in a tie for the most wins with a top-ranked team by any coach. Hes 40-5, matching Bowden. Hayes went 40-4-1 with No. 1 teams.POLL IMPLICATIONSAlabama should hold firm as the clear leader in the playoff and AP rankings .RUNNING HURTSHurts joined Steadman Shealy in 1979 as the only Alabama quarterbacks to rush for 700-plus yards in a season. He has 735 yards, 56 shy of Shealys record.UP NEXTMississippi St.: hosts Arkansas needing to win its final two games to become bowl eligible.Alabama: hosts FCS team Chattanooga in an Iron Bowl tuneup.---More AP college football: http://collegefootball.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-Top25Air Max 97 Prezzi Bassi . -- The goal posts lying flat on the field, Arizonas fans lingered on the field, congregating around the locker room entrance nearly 30 minutes after rushing out of the stands. Air Max 90 Outlet Italia . 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Meanwhile, James Sicily is expected to be named after sitting out last week with the flu.The Bulldogs were arguably the most impressive side in week one of the finals, travelling to Perth and knocking off the high flying Eagles. Their five inclusions all played well despite the speculation.The only sour note from the win was the broken collarbone suffered by Lin Jong that has ruled him out of the 2016 finals series. With a move to the Magpies on the cards for next year, Jong may have played his last match in the red, white and blue.Key head-to-head: Caleb Daniel vs. Sam MitchellThere may be 275 games of experiencing separating the Hawks veteran from the Bulldogs youngster, but expect a ferocious and evenly matched contest on Friday night.Mitchell was targeted by the Cats in last weeks qualifying final so you can expect plenty of Daniels teammates to be applying a similar sort of treatment.Daniel has been in scintillating form and may just be one of the leagues best short kicks. Like Mitchell, he rarely wastes a possession and his runner-up finish in last weeks Rising Star award was well deserved.Hawks: B Taylor Duryea, James Frawley, Shaun Burgoyne HB Luke Hodge, Josh Gibson, Grant Birchall C Isaac Smith, Sam Mitchell, Bradley Hill HF Luke Breust, Jack Gunston, Cyril Rioli F Paul Puopolo, Jack Fitzpatrick, Ryan Schoenmakers FOL Ben McEvoy, Jordan Lewis, Liam Shiels I/C Ben Stratton, Brendan Whitecross, James Sicily, Billy Hartung EMG Will Langford, Daniel Howe, Matt Spangher IN James Sicily, Billy Hartung OUT Daniel Howe (Omitted), Ryan Burton (Calf)Bulldogs: B Jason Johannisen, Joel Hamling, Matthew Boyd HB Matthew Suckling, Dale Morris, Easton Wood C Lachie Hunter, Marcus Bontempelli, Liam Picken HF Jack Macrae, Zaine Cordy, Jake Stringer F Tory Dickson, Tom Boyd, Caleb Daniel FOL Jordan Roughead, Luke Dahlhaus, Tom Liberatore I/C Clay Smith, Toby McLean, Josh Dunkley, Shane Biggs EMG Tom Campbell, Lukas Webb, Roarke Smith IN Toby McLean OUT Lin Jong (Collar Bone)Key Stat: The Hawks have won eight straight matches against the Bulldogs.UBET verdict:?After a brief early run on the Bulldogs, the real money has come for the defending premiers. Cash is flowing the way of Hawthorn at a 3:1 ratio at this stage and shows no signs of slowing down. The Bulldogs were brilliant in week one, but their last win over the Hawk was six years ago.Weather: Mostly cloudy with a top of 16. No rain expected.Prediction: The Hawks continue to find a way to get matches won, but last weeks slip up could raise some concerns. The Bulldogs are in great touch and may well run Hawthorn ragged. Dont expect the young Dogs to be intimidated in this clash.Tip: Bulldogs by five points.Enter your ESPNfootytips AFL selectionsSaturday, Septtember 17Sydney ($1.dddddddddddd53) vs. Adelaide ($2.55), SCG at 7:25pmTeam news:Last weekends loss to the Giants has made things very tricky for the minor premier who will now need to overcome both Adelaide and Geelong for a spot in the grand final. To make things even more difficult, the Swans will be without Kurt Tippett (hairline jaw fracture) and Callum Mills (hamstring) for their clash with the Crows.Adelaide enter the match in far greater touch. The Crows booted 21 goals in a demolition of North Melbourne and will fancy themselves against the stalling Swans. Eddie Betts and Rory Sloane were named among the top six players this season as voted by the players themselves, and will both play a decisive role.Key head-to-head: Daniel Talia vs. Lance FranklinIs there a bigger assignment in football than containing Buddy in a final?While bright early on against the Giants, Franklin faded and failed to kick a goal in a final for the first time in his career. The forward will be eager to respond at the SCG, which makes Talias job all the more difficult.Also worth a mention is the Nick Smith vs. Eddie Betts match-up. The small forward is in career best form and fresh from a six-goal haul against the Kangaroos. This match may well be decided by which defender can curtail their opponent the better.Swans: B Nick Smith, Heath Grundy, Dane Rampe HB Harrison Marsh, Aliir Aliir, Jarrad McVeigh C Isaac Heeney, Josh P. Kennedy, Jake Lloyd HF George Hewett, Lance Franklin, Luke Parker F Tom Mitchell, Gary Rohan, Xavier Richards FOL Sam Naismith, Dan Hannebery, Kieren Jack I/C Jeremy Laidler, Ben McGlynn, Toby Nankervis, Tom Papley EMG Harry Cunningham, James Rose, Ted Richards IN Jeremy Laidler, Toby Nankervis OUT Kurt Tippett (Jaw), Callum Mills (Hamstring)Crows: B Luke Brown, Daniel Talia, Rory Laird HB Brodie Smith, Kyle Hartigan, Kyle Cheney C Rory Atkins, Rory Sloane, David Mackay HF Eddie Betts, Taylor Walker, Charlie Cameron F Jarryd Lyons, Josh Jenkins, Tom Lynch FOL Sam Jacobs, Matt Crouch, Richard Douglas I/C Brad Crouch, Scott Thompson, Jake Lever, Mitch McGovern EMG Riley Knight, Paul Seedsman, Andy Otten IN No ChangeKey Stats: The last time the Crows won two consecutive finals they were premiers (1998). They have played 21 finals since then.UBET verdict:?Adelaide confined North Melbourne to the scrap heap last week and the early money trail suggests the Crows can do another number on the Swans. Adelaides the only team in commission at this stage and first goal scorer punters are lining up to back Eddie Betts.Weather:?Mostly sunny with a top of 21. No rain expected.Prediction: The Crows enter this match off the back of a strong win and will cause the Swans all sorts of issues if their forward line is functioning. If Sydney is to get over the line they must restrict the Adelaide forward line supply.Tip:?Swans by one point.Enter your ESPNfootytips AFL selections ' ' '