Late TD lifts Alabama over Mississippi State
Jalen Hurts hit DeVonta Smith for a 26-yard touchdown pass with 25 seconds remaining to lift Alabama over Mississippi State 31-24 on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Alabama Crimson Tide
31
Mississippi State Bulldogs
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALA | 7 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 31 |
| MSST | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 24 |
Davis Wade Stadium · 61,344 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ LSU Tigers | W 31-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Texas A&M Aggies | W 31-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Tennessee Volunteers | L 10-26 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Georgia Bulldogs | L 17-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Mississippi State Bulldogs | W 56-23 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:25 31-24
DeVonta Smith 26 Yd pass from Jalen Hurts (Andy Pappanastos Kick)
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Touchdown 9:49 24-24
Damien Harris 14 Yd Run (Andy Pappanastos Kick)
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Field Goal 14:13 17-24
Jace Christmann 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:03 17-21
Nick Fitzgerald 2 Yd Run (Jace Christmann Kick)
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Field Goal 12:41 17-14
Andy Pappanastos 30 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:26 14-14
Josh Jacobs 1 Yd Run (Andy Pappanastos Kick)
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Touchdown 10:39 7-14
Aeris Williams 5 Yd Run (Jace Christmann Kick)
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Touchdown 1:43 7-7
Jalen Hurts 1 Yd Run (Andy Pappanastos Kick)
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Touchdown 3:37 0-7
Aeris Williams 11 Yd Run (Jace Christmann Kick)
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MSST
4 plays, 31 yards, 0:25 · End of Game
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ALA 0:25
6 plays, 68 yards, 0:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:25 31-24
DeVonta Smith 26 Yd pass from Jalen Hurts (Andy Pappanastos Kick)
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MSST 1:09
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:54 · Punt
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ALA 2:03
10 plays, 57 yards, 4:27 · Missed FG
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MSST 6:30
5 plays, 18 yards, 3:19 · Punt
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ALA 9:49
10 plays, 82 yards, 4:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:49 24-24
Damien Harris 14 Yd Run (Andy Pappanastos Kick)
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MSST 14:13
10 plays, 56 yards, 5:37 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:13 17-24
Jace Christmann 25 Yd Field Goal
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ALA 4:50
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:13 · Punt
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MSST 6:03
13 plays, 69 yards, 6:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:03 17-21
Nick Fitzgerald 2 Yd Run (Jace Christmann Kick)
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ALA 12:41
7 plays, 63 yards, 2:19 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:41 17-14
Andy Pappanastos 30 Yd Field Goal
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MSST
1 play, -2 yards, 0:26 · End of Half
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ALA 0:26
7 plays, 38 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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MSST 2:28
6 plays, 15 yards, 3:41 · Punt
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ALA 6:09
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:54 · Punt
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MSST 7:03
4 plays, 15 yards, 2:23 · Fumble
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ALA 9:26
5 plays, 75 yards, 1:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:26 14-14
Josh Jacobs 1 Yd Run (Andy Pappanastos Kick)
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MSST 10:39
11 plays, 73 yards, 6:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:39 7-14
Aeris Williams 5 Yd Run (Jace Christmann Kick)
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ALA 1:43
5 plays, 75 yards, 1:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:43 7-7
Jalen Hurts 1 Yd Run (Andy Pappanastos Kick)
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MSST 3:37
6 plays, 57 yards, 3:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:37 0-7
Aeris Williams 11 Yd Run (Jace Christmann Kick)
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ALA 6:58
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:54 · Punt
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MSST 8:52
11 plays, 34 yards, 6:08 · Punt
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
ALA
MSST
19
1st Downs
22
3-9
3rd down efficiency
8-15
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
444
Total Yards
330
242
Passing
158
10/18
Comp/Att
13/24
13.4
Yards per pass
6.6
202
Rushing
172
38
Rushing Attempts
49
5.3
Yards per rush
3.5
6-60
Penalties
4-30
0
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
21:04
Possession
38:56
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