Alabama is officially grooving. A second-half comeback for the second in three weeks, helped deliver another win for the Crimson Tide, this time quieting a raucous Kyle Field crowd.

A smothering defense put the clamps on Texas A&M (4-2, 2-0 Southeastern Conference). And though the No. 11 Tide could not handle the crowd noise and committed 14 penalties for 99 yards, the right arm of Jalen Milroe gave Alabama (5-1, 3-0 Southeastern Conference) another statement win.

The Tide now has poll position in the SEC West with every other team having at least one loss. It has matchups against LSU and Auburn remaining, but already has a win over Ole Miss. Here are the key takeaways from the 26-20 final.

Career-highs for Jalen Milroe and Jermaine Burton propel Alabama

On a day when Alabama’s rushing attack was listless, Milroe had the best passing performance of his career (21-for-33, 313 yards). His favorite target? Jermaine Burton.

The former Georgia transfer essentially doubled his season stat line with nine catches for 197 yards and two touchdowns. He was often matched up against Demani Richardson and the two battled on multiple jump balls. Burton was called for unsportsmanlike conduct in the first half, yet he was constantly finding open room on the boundary.

Milroe had eight “big plays” or passes that gained more than 15 yards. His first of three touchdowns went to a wide-open Isaiah Bond, taking advantage of a blown coverage in the secondary. Milroe’s other touchdowns went to Burton on gains of 15- and 19-yards. Milroe’s interception and Burton’s fumble gave openings to the Aggies, but the defense did enough, and Alabama’s offense successfully showed a new dimension.

Tide and Aggies defensive fronts take turns stressing offenses

Max Johnson had a chance to turn the pressure up on Alabama, but the Tide pass rush had other plans. In the third quarter, moments after Milroe threw an interception, Trezmen Marshall forced a short throw from the Aggies’ quarterback which led to an acrobatic interception for Caleb Downs. It ultimately led to a game-tying Alabama drive. After scoring 17 points in the first half, the Aggies mustered three in the second.

Throughout Saturday afternoon, both quarterbacks faced defenders in their face repeatedly. The rushes, which came off the edge for both sides — Dallas Turner and Chris Braswell for UA, Edgerrin Cooper and Fadil Diggs for A&M —forced Johnson and Milroe to execute on the run and under duress. On one of A&M’s final drives, Justin Eboigbe led a charge of white jerseys that drew a safety. The amassed five sacks.

The Aggies produced six sacks and limited Alabama’s ground game to a season-low 23 yards. But Milroe hung in the pocket, time and again taking hits but not taking his eyes off his target downfield. Usually, that was Burton. Alabama’s rush also got home on a blocked field goal in the fourth quarter.

Injuries pile up for Alabama

The day began with the Crimson Tide getting back one of its most important defenders: linebacker Deontae Lawson. But by the end of the first half, two other starters had left the sideline for the locker room for further medical attention.

First, it was punter James Burnip. The Australian special teams standout appeared to injure himself trying to tackle Ainias Smith on a game-changing 46-yard punt return. Will Reichard ended up filling in, resuming the punting duties he had as a freshman. Then, senior defensive back Malachi Moore hurt his right leg a couple of drives later.

He needed assistance to reach the medical tent and a cart to reach the locker room. Alabama’s defensive secondary was rearranged, with usual boundary cornerback Terrion Arnold filling in at star and Kristian Story sliding in at the back end.

Nick Alvarez is a reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @nick_a_alvarez or email him at [email protected].