Alabama rallies in 4th quarter for comeback win over Texas A&M
By Andrew Olson
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Facing a third straight loss, No. 13 Alabama (6-2, 4-2 SEC) outscored Texas A&M (4-4, 1-4) 14-0 in the 4th quarter to come back and secure a 31-20 win, keeping the Crimson Tide’s College Football Playoff hopes alive.
UA was favored by more than 2 touchdowns entering Saturday’s game, but Texas A&M recovered from a disastrous start to make it a 17-17 game at the end of the first half. A&M managed the only points of the 3rd quarter, a field goal, to go up 20-17. In the 4th quarter, the Crimson Tide rallied and pulled out a double-digit victory at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
In the 4th quarter, Alabama outgained Texas A&M 102-15 total yards. A&M went 0-for-3 on 3rd down in the final quarter, while Alabama converted 3-of-4 times.
Keelon Russell threw for 311 yards and 3 touchdowns (with 1 interception), compelting 19-of-30 passes. Rico Scott was his top target, recording 156 yards on 6 touchdowns. Marshall Prtichett, Kaleb Edwards and Daniel Hill had receiving touchdowns. Pritchett and Edwards caught their TDs in the 4th quarter.
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Marcel Reed threw 2 interceptions, including a pick-6, on Texas A&M’s first 2 drives. He finished 14-of-21 passing for 163 yards with 1 touchdown and the 2 picks.
A&M was the more productive rushing team, gaining 115 yards on the ground to Alabama’s 68.
Both teams are off in Week 9. In Week 10, Alabama will face rival LSU, while Texas A&M travels to South Carolina.
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