Then finally, Monday, Holloway was back playing, helping the No. 18 Crimson Tide beat Oakland 109-68 at Coleman Coliseum. Here are three takeaways from the matchup as Alabama improves to 3-0 and Oakland falls to 0-4. Holloway had to push through some rust at first.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama tight end Josh Ford will miss the remainder of the season after getting injured late in the 31-13 win at LSU, head coach Kalen DeBoer said Monday. Ford caught his second touchdown pass of the season before leaving in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game with an undisclosed injury. The Oklahoma State transfer finishes the year with five catches for 41 yards; his blocking has been an important asset to Alabama’s...