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Roll Tide Wire's players of week in blowout win vs. Eastern Illinois

2025-11-24 14:50
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Roll Tide Wire's players of week in blowout win vs. Eastern Illinois

Alabama saw multiple players leave their mark in a 56-0 win over Eastern Illinois. Here are some of the best.

Roll Tide Wire's players of week in blowout win vs. Eastern IllinoisStory byRob King, Roll Tide WireMon, November 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM UTC·2 min read

Alabama had a great win Saturday, defeating Eastern Illinois, 56-0.

A lot of different players got playing time. Alabama ran the football well. They also had multiple different quarterbacks get quality reps. Hopefully, the experience will serve them well as they head into the final game of the regular season.

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If Alabama can have key contributions from unsung players, the Tide will be a formidable opponent for anyone.

Following are Roll Tide Wire's players of the week from Alabama's win over Eastern Illinois.

Offensive Player of the Week: Kevin Riley, Running Back

Kevin was dynamic Saturday in both the pass and the run. He rushed for 36 yards and two touchdowns with an average of 4.5 yards per carry. He also caught three passes for 37 yards. He is dynamic, but he also ran inside well Saturday. He can be a great complimentary back to Alabama's larger running backs. His stats may not have been astronomical Saturday, but that's because a lot of different players touched the football. Riley can be an integral part of Alabama's offense down the stretch. Look for Ryan Grubb to use him more frequently.

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Offensive Player of the Week: Jam Miller, Running Back

Nov 22, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama running back Jam Miller (26) eludes Eastern Illinois safety Nick Vecchiarelli (24) as he runs the ball at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn ImagesNov 22, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama running back Jam Miller (26) eludes Eastern Illinois safety Nick Vecchiarelli (24) as he runs the ball at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images

Jam was pounding the holes Saturday and looking explosive and twitchy. He led the Tide in rushing with 62 yards and one touchdown on 5.6 yards per attempt. Jam's ability to run between the tackles, but also go second and third level, makes him a premier back when healthy. He shows great burst and agility for a player his size. Jam is a physical freak who can take the load off Ty Simpson. Hopefully, he finishes the season strong.

Defensive Player of the Week: Bray Hubbard, Safety

Bray Hubbard was flying around making violent tackles Saturday. He recorded four tackles, one sack, 1.5 TFL, and one pass defense. Bray really fits the 4-2-5 swarm defense and has been very consistent every Saturday. He is fast, physical, and violent. He is a player that offensive coordinators, quarterbacks, and wide receivers have to account for. He causes turnovers and is very active in the defensive backfield. He is great downhill. He is one of the cornerstones of the Alabama defense.

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This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Kevin Riley among top Alabama football players vs. Eastern Illinois

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