NCAA - Football
Louisville Cardinals
14
Alabama Crimson Tide
51
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOU | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| ALA | 14 | 14 | 16 | 7 | 51 |
College Football Playoff hero Tua Tagovailoa threw for two touchdowns and ran for a third in his first college start, helping top-ranked and defending national champion Alabama open the season with a 51-14 rout of Louisville on Saturday night.
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | W 44-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Stanford Cardinal | W 52-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Syracuse Orange | W 34-26 | NCAAF |
| 10/9/26 | vs Florida State Seminoles | W 44-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ NC State Wolfpack | L 28-31 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Kemari Averett 8 Yd pass from Jawon Pass (Blanton Creque Kick)
Shyheim Carter 45 Yd Interception Return (Austin Jones Kick)
Austin Jones 39 Yd Field Goal
Josh Jacobs 77 Yd Kickoff Return (Austin Jones Kick)
Kemari Averett 12 Yd pass from Jawon Pass (Blanton Creque Kick)
Josh Jacobs 18 Yd Run (Austin Jones PAT failed)
Jerry Jeudy 25 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Austin Jones Kick)
Najee Harris 1 Yd Run (Austin Jones Kick)
Tua Tagovailoa 9 Yd Run (Austin Jones Kick)
Jerry Jeudy 11 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Austin Jones Kick)
3 plays, 10 yards, 1:55 · End of Game
5 plays, 52 yards, 1:44 · Touchdown
Kemari Averett 8 Yd pass from Jawon Pass (Blanton Creque Kick)
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:59 · Punt
5 plays, 32 yards, 1:53 · Downs
1 play, 0 yards, 0:13 · Interception Touchdown
Shyheim Carter 45 Yd Interception Return (Austin Jones Kick)
13 plays, 70 yards, 6:50 · Missed FG
6 plays, 26 yards, 1:11 · Punt
6 plays, 37 yards, 3:16 · Field Goal
Austin Jones 39 Yd Field Goal
3 plays, -4 yards, 2:15 · Punt
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:11 · Touchdown
Josh Jacobs 77 Yd Kickoff Return (Austin Jones Kick)
10 plays, 75 yards, 3:36 · Touchdown
Kemari Averett 12 Yd pass from Jawon Pass (Blanton Creque Kick)
4 plays, 63 yards, 1:07 · Touchdown
Josh Jacobs 18 Yd Run (Austin Jones PAT failed)
6 plays, 10 yards, 3:50 · Punt
1 play, -2 yards, 0:09 · End of Half
3 plays, 25 yards, 0:18 · Touchdown
Jerry Jeudy 25 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Austin Jones Kick)
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:35 · Punt
6 plays, 33 yards, 2:43 · Punt
4 plays, 20 yards, 1:33 · Punt
5 plays, 19 yards, 1:47 · Punt
6 plays, 31 yards, 3:19 · Punt
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:52 · Touchdown
Najee Harris 1 Yd Run (Austin Jones Kick)
8 plays, 49 yards, 4:48 · Interception
6 plays, 55 yards, 2:00 · Touchdown
Tua Tagovailoa 9 Yd Run (Austin Jones Kick)
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:00 · Punt
8 plays, 63 yards, 3:06 · Fumble
4 plays, 20 yards, 1:45 · Punt
7 plays, 65 yards, 3:05 · Touchdown
Jerry Jeudy 11 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Austin Jones Kick)
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