Tagovailoa, No. 1 Alabama race away from Auburn, 52-21
Tua Tagovailoa threw five touchdown passes and ran for a score to lead No. 1 Alabama to a 52-21 victory over rival Auburn on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Auburn Tigers
21
Alabama Crimson Tide
52
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUB | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| ALA | 7 | 10 | 21 | 14 | 52 |
Bryant-Denny Stadium · 101,821 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Arkansas Razorbacks | W 26-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Ole Miss Rebels | L 15-45 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs LSU Tigers | L 17-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Georgia Bulldogs | W 27-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Tennessee Volunteers | L 14-24 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 9:29 21-52
Jaylen Waddle 53 Yd pass from Jalen Hurts (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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Touchdown 14:29 21-45
Henry Ruggs III 22 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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Touchdown 2:22 21-38
DeVonta Smith 40 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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Touchdown 3:31 21-31
Darius Slayton 52 Yd pass from Jarrett Stidham (Anders Carlson Kick)
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Touchdown 9:49 14-31
Josh Jacobs 33 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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Touchdown 12:57 14-24
Jerry Jeudy 46 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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Touchdown 4:04 14-17
Malik Miller 23 Yd pass from Ryan Davis (Anders Carlson Kick)
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Field Goal 8:59 7-17
Joseph Bulovas 30 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:15 7-14
Henry Ruggs III 4 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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Touchdown 2:37 7-7
Anthony Schwartz 9 Yd Run (Anders Carlson Kick)
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Touchdown 6:38 0-7
Tua Tagovailoa 7 Yd Run (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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AUB
5 plays, 23 yards, 2:29 · End of Game
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ALA 2:29
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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AUB 4:33
8 plays, 34 yards, 4:56 · Punt
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ALA 9:29
1 play, 53 yards, 0:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:29 21-52
Jaylen Waddle 53 Yd pass from Jalen Hurts (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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AUB 9:39
9 plays, 29 yards, 4:48 · Interception
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ALA 14:27
4 plays, 43 yards, 1:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:29 21-45
Henry Ruggs III 22 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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AUB 0:45
3 plays, -12 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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ALA 2:22
3 plays, 75 yards, 1:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:22 21-38
DeVonta Smith 40 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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AUB 3:31
3 plays, 60 yards, 1:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:31 21-31
Darius Slayton 52 Yd pass from Jarrett Stidham (Anders Carlson Kick)
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ALA 4:56
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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AUB 6:20
10 plays, 59 yards, 3:29 · Downs
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ALA 9:49
4 plays, 69 yards, 1:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:49 14-31
Josh Jacobs 33 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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AUB 11:23
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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ALA 12:57
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:57 14-24
Jerry Jeudy 46 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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AUB
4 plays, 13 yards, 2:31 · End of Half
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ALA 2:31
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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AUB 4:04
2 plays, 23 yards, 0:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:04 14-17
Malik Miller 23 Yd pass from Ryan Davis (Anders Carlson Kick)
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ALA 4:57
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:45 · Fumble
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AUB 6:42
5 plays, 21 yards, 2:17 · Punt
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ALA 8:59
11 plays, 57 yards, 4:18 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:59 7-17
Joseph Bulovas 30 Yd Field Goal
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AUB 13:17
3 plays, -7 yards, 0:58 · Punt
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ALA 14:15
8 plays, 65 yards, 3:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:15 7-14
Henry Ruggs III 4 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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AUB 2:37
10 plays, 73 yards, 4:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:37 7-7
Anthony Schwartz 9 Yd Run (Anders Carlson Kick)
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ALA 6:38
5 plays, 34 yards, 2:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:38 0-7
Tua Tagovailoa 7 Yd Run (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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AUB 8:40
7 plays, -3 yards, 3:16 · Punt
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ALA 11:56
7 plays, 37 yards, 2:43 · Punt
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AUB 14:39
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:21 · Punt
Showing the last 38 of 38 events.
Team Stats
AUB
ALA
19
1st Downs
23
9-19
3rd down efficiency
5-11
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
283
Total Yards
500
153
Passing
377
15/32
Comp/Att
26/33
4.8
Yards per pass
11.4
130
Rushing
123
43
Rushing Attempts
26
3.0
Yards per rush
4.7
9-88
Penalties
8-82
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
34:37
Possession
25:23
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