TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) -- Alabama's defense gained a measure of redemption.
The seventh-ranked Crimson Tide didn't suddenly go back to dominating games or overpowering opposing defenses after finally losing a game. But the defense was aggressive and swarming in Saturday night's workmanlike 23-10 victory over Mississippi.
The Tide's defense set the tone early a week after getting lit up for 35 points by South Carolina. Alabama allowed only 7 yards on the first three Ole Miss drives and 41 yards in the opening half.
Tide tight end Preston Dial says the defense "carried us."
Defenders were credited with 10 quarterback hurries on Masoli. The Tide had given up 315 yards passing against the Gamecocks a week earlier to help send a 19-game win streak crashing to a halt.
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