**Alabama Defeats Missouri, Cook Exits With Hand Injury**

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Alabama Rolls Past Missouri, Cook Exits With Hand Injury

Tuscaloosa, AL - The Alabama Crimson Tide secured a dominant victory over the Missouri Tigers on Saturday, winning 39-10 in a game marred by an injury to star quarterback Jalen Cook.

Crimson Tide Offense Explodes

Alabama's offense was on fire from the start, racking up 500 yards of total offense and putting up points with ease. Jalen Cook had a strong first half, completing 14 of 19 passes for 200 yards and two touchdowns before leaving the game late in the second quarter. He also added 30 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground.

Bryce Young, who took over for Cook, continued the offensive onslaught, throwing for 150 yards and a touchdown of his own. The Tide's running game was also a force to be reckoned with, as Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown on just 13 carries.

Defense Dominates Missouri

Alabama's defense was equally impressive, shutting down Missouri's offense throughout the game. The Tigers managed only 239 total yards and were held to just 10 points, their lowest output of the season.

The Crimson Tide forced three turnovers, including an interception by Malachi Moore that was returned for a touchdown. Missouri's quarterback, Brady Cook, struggled against the Alabama defense, throwing for just 160 yards and an interception.

Injury Concerns for Alabama

The victory came at a cost, however, as Cook left the game in the second quarter after appearing to injure his hand on a sack. The severity of the injury is still unknown, but Alabama fans will be hoping for a quick recovery.

"We're still evaluating the injury," said Alabama head coach Nick Saban after the game. "We'll know more in the next couple of days."

The loss of Cook, who has been instrumental in the Tide's success this season, would be a major blow to Alabama's playoff aspirations. However, with Young proving to be a more than capable backup, the Tide will be hoping to weather the storm and continue their winning ways.

Looking Ahead

Alabama will now turn its attention to their upcoming game against the LSU Tigers, who are coming off a big win against Florida. This will be a crucial matchup for both teams, as a win for Alabama would keep them in contention for a top seed in the College Football Playoff. The game is scheduled for Saturday, October 28th, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa.

The Crimson Tide will need to find a way to overcome the potential loss of Cook and continue their offensive dominance if they want to come out on top in this important SEC matchup.

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