Tagovailoa throws 5 TDs, No. 2 Alabama rolls over USM 49-7
Tua Tagovailoa passed for 293 yards and five touchdowns in just three quarters and No. 2 Alabama rolled to a 49-7 victory over Southern Miss on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles
7
Alabama Crimson Tide
49
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USM | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| ALA | 14 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 49 |
Bryant-Denny Stadium · 101,821 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/5/26 | vs James Madison Dukes | L 23-54 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ UL Monroe Warhawks | W 35-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | W 35-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Arkansas State Red Wolves | L 13-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/6/26 | @ Troy Trojans | L 34-55 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:37 7-49
Jerome Ford 5 Yd Run (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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Touchdown 5:43 7-42
Brian Robinson Jr. 6 Yd Run (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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Touchdown 13:12 7-35
Jerry Jeudy 20 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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Touchdown 1:02 7-28
De'Michael Harris 4 Yd pass from Jack Abraham (Andrew Stein Kick)
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Touchdown 10:55 0-28
Jerry Jeudy 17 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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Touchdown 14:17 0-21
Najee Harris 5 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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Touchdown 6:04 0-14
Henry Ruggs III 74 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Will Reichard Kick)
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Touchdown 12:08 0-7
Henry Ruggs III 45 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Will Reichard Kick)
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USM
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:37 · End of Game
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ALA 1:37
9 plays, 43 yards, 5:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:37 7-49
Jerome Ford 5 Yd Run (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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USM 7:30
8 plays, 19 yards, 6:00 · Punt
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ALA 13:30
9 plays, 43 yards, 4:03 · Interception
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USM 2:33
5 plays, 21 yards, 3:10 · Punt
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ALA 5:43
7 plays, 68 yards, 2:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:43 7-42
Brian Robinson Jr. 6 Yd Run (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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USM 8:41
8 plays, 55 yards, 4:31 · Fumble
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ALA 13:12
6 plays, 77 yards, 1:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:12 7-35
Jerry Jeudy 20 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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USM
1 play, -2 yards, 0:01 · End of Half
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ALA 0:01
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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USM 1:02
6 plays, 74 yards, 3:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:02 7-28
De'Michael Harris 4 Yd pass from Jack Abraham (Andrew Stein Kick)
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ALA 4:08
5 plays, 19 yards, 2:19 · Punt
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USM 6:27
7 plays, 22 yards, 4:28 · Punt
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ALA 10:55
4 plays, 56 yards, 1:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:55 0-28
Jerry Jeudy 17 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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USM 12:46
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:31 · Punt
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ALA 14:17
11 plays, 91 yards, 5:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:17 0-21
Najee Harris 5 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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USM 4:17
5 plays, 13 yards, 1:47 · Interception
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ALA 6:04
3 plays, 91 yards, 0:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:04 0-14
Henry Ruggs III 74 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Will Reichard Kick)
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USM 7:03
9 plays, 31 yards, 5:05 · Punt
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ALA 12:08
3 plays, 54 yards, 1:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:08 0-7
Henry Ruggs III 45 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Will Reichard Kick)
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USM 13:21
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:39 · Punt
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
USM
ALA
15
1st Downs
24
2-11
3rd down efficiency
6-10
1-1
4th down efficiency
1-1
226
Total Yards
514
174
Passing
338
17/26
Comp/Att
20/25
6.7
Yards per pass
13.5
52
Rushing
176
32
Rushing Attempts
35
1.6
Yards per rush
5.0
6-55
Penalties
1-15
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
32:55
Possession
27:05
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