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Mark Ingram had a spinning, tackle-breaking touchdown run in his NFL debut, and the New Orleans Saints defeated the San Francisco 49ers 24-3 in the preseason opener for both teams on Friday night.

The New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms with two more draft picks today, first with former Alabama Heisman Trophy running back Mark Ingram and then Illinois linebacker Martez Wilson.

Alabama running back Mark Ingram, defensive lineman Marcell Dareus and wide receiver Julio Jones said Friday they are leaving early to the NFL draft.

However, linebacker Dont'a Hightower said he will return for his final year. Coach Nick Saban said the three departing players were part of a group that's been as successful as any in the nation over three years.

Mark Ingram scored two touchdowns, C.J. Mosley returned an interception 35 yards for a score and the top-ranked Crimson Tide overwhelmed No. 7 Florida 31-6 on Saturday night.

Arkansas was on the verge of the year's biggest upset, but then Mark Ingram and No. 1 Alabama got physical for a bruising, come-from-behind 24-20 road win, says Stewart Mandel.

Mark Ingram ran for 157 yards and scored on a 1-yard run with 3:18 to play, completing top-ranked Alabama's rally from a 13-point deficit in the second half for a 24-20 win against No. 10 Arkansas on Saturday.

Robert Lester set up the score with his second interception of the day against Ryan Mallett.

Mark Ingram ran for 157 yards and scored on a 1-yard run with 3:18 to play, completing top-ranked Alabama's rally from a 17-point deficit in the second half for a 24-20 win against No. 10 Arkansas on Saturday.

With Trent Richardson doing his best Mark Ingram impression, No. 1 Alabama routed Penn State. The scary thing?

Ingram will be back and 'Bama will be even better, says Andy Staples.

Trent Richardson ran for 144 yards in place of injured Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram, leading No. 1 Alabama to a 24-3 win over No. 18 Penn State on Saturday night.

The Crimson Tide (2-0) hardly slowed down without Ingram, and a young defense forced freshman Rob Bolden and the Nittany Lions (1-1) into several turnovers to end promising drives.