Jalen Milroe sets stage for Heisman odds boost with monstrous five touchdown performance in Week 3

The Alabama Crimson Tide needed their alien quarterback to help settle an uncertain roster during the first half, and Jalen Milroe responded loudly. The junior dual-threat playmaker, ranked as high as tied for the best Heisman Trophy odds at one point this preseason, caught fire late in the first quarter.

In total, Milroe finished the game with five touchdowns. Entering Week 3 with the sixth-best Heisman Trophy odds, Milroe will undoubtedly rise. He earned it with stellar play.

Milroe, along with star freshman receiver Ryan Williams, is carrying a heavy load on the Tide's offense this season. New head coach Kalen DeBoer has tasked him with balancing efficiency with big plays. However, he's still tried not to overtask his superstar and risk injury.

The Wisconsin Badgers, 2-0 entering this week, gave Alabama all they could handle in the first quarter. But Milroe found his zone on the team's final drive of the quarter, connecting with Williams on a 31-yard touchdown pass.

At that point, Milroe unleashed his blend of freakish traits and terrific deep accuracy.

Whether it was leading a 17-second drive right before half that was capped off with a touchdown to Germie Bernard (below), or one of the myriad of jaw-dropping displays of athleticism, Milroe took over this game.