Star quarterbacks Milroe, Beck gear up for rematch of SEC Championship Game
Associated PressJalen Milroe is always a threat to break loose for a long run or uncork a deep ball whenever the defense leaves an opening — or he creates one. “I think their quarterback, Carson Beck, is as good as it comes in college football right now,” Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack said. Just so impressed by him the more I watch — and I’ve probably watched every game from the last couple of years here.” Milroe’s start Milroe is connecting at a 67.3% clip with 590 yards and eight touchdowns, albeit on 30 fewer passes than Beck. “He is as different a football player in college football as I’ve played against in a long time because people think he’s just a runner, and that’s not the case,” Smart said. “He has a tremendous arm and can do things with his arm that other people can’t.” Last year’s meeting Both quarterbacks played well in their previous matchup, but Milroe and the Tide won 27-24 in the SEC title game.