Tied at half, No. 1 Alabama romps past The Citadel 50-17
Tua Tagovailoa passed for 340 yards and three touchdowns but No. 1 Alabama struggled for 30-plus minutes before putting away The Citadel in a 50-17 victory on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
The Citadel Bulldogs
17
Alabama Crimson Tide
50
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIT | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
| ALA | 7 | 3 | 27 | 13 | 50 |
Bryant-Denny Stadium · 101,681 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Furman Paladins | L 14-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Mercer Bears | L 19-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles | L 13-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Texas A&M Aggies | L 0-41 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers | L 16-34 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 4:25 17-50
Brian Robinson Jr. 2 Yd Run (Austin Jones Kick)
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Touchdown 7:34 17-43
Dante Smith 44 Yd Run (Jacob Godek Kick)
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Touchdown 13:27 10-43
DeVonta Smith 7 Yd pass from Jalen Hurts (Joseph Bulovas PAT blocked)
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Touchdown 1:24 10-37
Tua Tagovailoa 1 Yd Run (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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Touchdown 6:16 10-30
Irv Smith Jr. 68 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas PAT failed)
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Touchdown 10:14 10-24
Anfernee Jennings 18 Yd Fumble Return (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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Touchdown 10:26 10-17
Jaylen Waddle 5 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 10-10
Jacob Godek 48 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:59 7-10
Joseph Bulovas 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:42 7-7
Dante Smith 45 Yd Run (Jacob Godek Kick)
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Touchdown 3:29 0-7
Jaylen Waddle 21 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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ALA
4 plays, -3 yards, 2:08 · End of Game
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CIT 2:08
6 plays, 20 yards, 2:17 · Downs
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ALA 4:25
6 plays, 55 yards, 3:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:25 17-50
Brian Robinson Jr. 2 Yd Run (Austin Jones Kick)
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CIT 7:34
11 plays, 75 yards, 5:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:34 17-43
Dante Smith 44 Yd Run (Jacob Godek Kick)
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ALA 13:27
3 plays, 80 yards, 0:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:27 10-43
DeVonta Smith 7 Yd pass from Jalen Hurts (Joseph Bulovas PAT blocked)
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CIT 14:06
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:18 · Punt
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ALA 1:24
6 plays, 63 yards, 2:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:24 10-37
Tua Tagovailoa 1 Yd Run (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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CIT 4:11
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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ALA 6:16
4 plays, 85 yards, 1:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:16 10-30
Irv Smith Jr. 68 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas PAT failed)
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CIT 8:09
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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CIT 10:14
1 play, -7 yards, 0:12 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:14 10-24
Anfernee Jennings 18 Yd Fumble Return (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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ALA 10:26
5 plays, 72 yards, 2:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:26 10-17
Jaylen Waddle 5 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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CIT 12:41
4 plays, 3 yards, 2:19 · Missed FG
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CIT 15:00
9 plays, 44 yards, 4:59 · Fumble
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ALA 4:59
9 plays, 86 yards, 4:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 10-10
Jacob Godek 48 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:59 7-10
Joseph Bulovas 23 Yd Field Goal
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CIT 9:06
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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ALA 11:05
2 plays, 28 yards, 0:37 · Fumble
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CIT 11:42
1 play, 45 yards, 0:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:42 7-7
Dante Smith 45 Yd Run (Jacob Godek Kick)
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ALA 11:52
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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CIT 13:31
8 plays, 38 yards, 4:58 · Punt
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ALA 3:29
8 plays, 80 yards, 4:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:29 0-7
Jaylen Waddle 21 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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CIT 7:52
12 plays, 35 yards, 7:08 · Punt
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
CIT
ALA
13
1st Downs
21
6-17
3rd down efficiency
3-5
2-3
4th down efficiency
0-0
275
Total Yards
561
0
Passing
371
0/2
Comp/Att
21/26
0.0
Yards per pass
14.3
275
Rushing
190
60
Rushing Attempts
23
4.6
Yards per rush
8.3
6-50
Penalties
6-68
1
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
0
36:23
Possession
23:37
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