Another big day from Tagovailoa leads Alabama to win over Southern Miss

Kent Gidley / UA Athletics Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) throws a pass while being protected by offensive lineman Chris Owens on Saturday against Southern Miss.

Tua Tagovailoa made Alabama history by throwing five touchdown passes for the second consecutive week and the third time in his career as No. 2 Alabama defeated Southern Miss, 49-7, on Saturday. The Crimson Tide moves to 4-0, while the Golden Eagles drop to 2-2 in their 2019 campaign.

Tagovailoa completed 17 of 21 passes for 293 yards and five passing scores marking the first time in Alabama history a quarterback has had back-to-back games with four or more touchdown passes.Â