Young, McClellan lead No. 1 Alabama to 48-14 rout of Mercer

Mercer punter/kicker Trey Turk (97) punts out of his own end zone as Alabama linebacker Dallas Turner (15) adds pressure during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama running back Jase McClellan (21) breaks free from Mercer defensive back Myles Redding (34) for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws long against Mercer during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama running back Trey Sanders (6) breaks loose against Mercer during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama offensive lineman Chris Owens (79) gives running back Jase McClellan (21) a boost as they celebrate McClellan's touchdown against Mercer during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Mercer wide receiver Devron Harper (1) pulls in a pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama fans cheer during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) walks off the field victorious after an NCAA college football game against Mercer, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama wide receiver JoJo Earle (10) pulls down a long pass from quarterback Paul Tyson (17) as Mercer defensive back Yahsyn McKee (2) tries to break up the play during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)