Scarbrough appeared to be hemmed in on the right sideline, but he broke tackles by Washington defenders Jojo McIntosh and Greg Gaines before breaking loose for the touchdown.
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That gave defending national champion a commanding lead. Scarbrough had another key run on the drive with a 12-yard run on third-and-9 from the Alabama 3-yard line. His latest run gave him 175 yards and two touchdowns off 14 carries.
