Alabama quarterback Bryce Young on Saturday lit up the Arkansas defense for 559 yards, breaking the school’s single-game passing record that had stood for more than half a century.
Young set the record when he connected with Slade Bolden for a 27-yard reception early in the fourth quarter to reach 488 yards for the game. The previous mark was held by Scott Hunter, who threw for 484 yards against Auburn in 1969.
Young’s 559 yards are also the second-most in SEC history behind Mississippi State’s K.J. Costello, who threw for 623 yards against LSU in 2020.
Young finished 31-of-40 with five touchdowns and no interceptions. He also rushed for two scores as the Crimson Tide won 42-35.
With the win, Alabama clinched the SEC West to set up a showdown with Georgia in the SEC championship game.
Young, a sophomore in his first season as a starter, has thrown for 3,586 yards, 38 touchdowns and three interceptions this season.