Jalen Milroe said 'it was fun' leading Alabama to a 26-20 win over Texas A&M on the road

Jalen Milroe turned in one of his best performances as a passer during his tenure as the Alabama starting quarterback. And it couldn’t have come at a better time as the Crimson Tide needed Milroe’s arm to get a win on the road against a stout Texas A&M defense on Saturday.

Milroe went 21-of-33 for 321 yards, three touchdowns and an interception as he and his receivers routinely punished the Aggies down the field. Once Alabama had survived a late push, Milroe reflected on the feeling of getting the win with CBS sideline reporter Jenny Dell.

“We had the knowledge that they’re a great football team. It took a lot of preparation going into the week. Playing in this type of environment, playing against a tough opponent, so we knew coming into the game it was going to take all 11 of us, all 11 guys. You come to college to play in games like this. It was fun. I’m very glad we came out with the win and Roll Tide,” Milroe said.

His head coach, Nick Saban, shared his pride for his team to come on the road and survive the challenges that Texas A&M presented.

“Well, I think our guys did a great job of showing a lot of tenacity with the way they played in the second half. We had to overcome a lot of adversity. A lot of calls that we kick ourselves in the foot getting penalties and helping the other team, which is something we need to eliminate. But this is a great win. This is a tough place to play, they’ve got a good team, I’m really proud of the way our guys competed in this game,” Saban said.

The fun was felt all around on the Alabama sideline after a win

Terry Saban, the wife of Alabama head coach Nick Saban, is no stranger to the Alabama program or players. She’s really something of a staple around the team, a favorite of both fans and players.

And after Alabama fought to a 26-20 win on the road at Texas A&M on Saturday, Miss Terry — as she’s known — had a moment of celebration with defensive back Terrion Arnold.

The embrace between the two was captured and shared by the Alabama social media team.

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— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) October 7, 2023

And though it’s hard to tell amid the cacophony of the stadium, Arnold and Miss Terry were clearly talking to each other. It seems Arnold might have let a not-so-savory word slip, as she covered up his mouth with her hand as the cameras came past.

But whatever the message, it’s clear Arnold and Miss Terry were both happy to share in the win — a big one for Alabama.