Texas A&M Aggies at Alabama Crimson Tide
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No. 13 Alabama hosts Texas A&M in SEC action
Texas A&M (4-3) at No. 13 Alabama (5-2), Oct. 24 at 3:30 p.m. EDT.
Opening Line: Alabama by 15.5. Against the spread: Alabama 4-3, Texas A&M 3-4.
How to watch: ABC
Key stats
Alabama Offense
Overall: 416.6 yards per game (51st in FBS)
Passing: 252.7 yards per game (48th)
Rushing: 163.9 yards per game (60th)
Scoring: 39.3 points per game (12th)
Alabama Defense
Overall: 337.9 yards per game (52nd in FBS)
Passing: 230.9 yards per game (101st)
Rushing: 107 yards per game (30th)
Scoring: 21.4 points per game (48th)
Texas A&M Offense
Overall: 356.9 yards per game (97th in FBS)
Passing: 195.7 yards per game (103rd)
Rushing: 161.1 yards per game (63rd)
Scoring: 29.4 points per game (70th)
Texas A&M Defense
Overall: 306.6 yards per game (29th in FBS)
Passing: 164.1 yards per game (10th)
Rushing: 142.4 yards per game (72nd)
Scoring: 17.1 points per game (27th)
Texas A&M ranks 11th in FBS in defensive third down percentage, allowing opponents to convert on 29.8% of third downs.
Alabama ranks 15th in the FBS with a +5 turnover margin.
Texas A&M is 14th in the FBS averaging 41.7 penalty yards per game.
Alabama ranks 134th in FBS in red zone defense, allowing opponents to score on 95.7% of trips.
Team leaders
Alabama
Passing: Keelon Russell, 1,746 yards, 12 TDs, 4 INTs, 67.5 completion percentage
Rushing: Trae'shawn Brown, 313 yards on 57 carries, 5 TDs
Receiving: Ryan Alexander Coleman-Williams, 415 yards on 23 catches, 4 TDs
Texas A&M
Passing: Marcel Reed, 1,227 yards, 7 TDs, 6 INTs, 55.7 completion percentage
Rushing: K.J. Edwards, 317 yards on 47 carries, 2 TDs
Receiving: Isaiah Horton, 280 yards on 20 catches, 3 TDs
Last game
Alabama was defeated by Tennessee 26-10 on Oct. 17. Russell threw for 147 yards on 19-of-29 attempts (65.5%) with no touchdowns and two interceptions. He also carried the ball 11 times for 6 yards and one rushing touchdown. Daniel Hill carried the ball seven times for 34 yards, adding one reception for seven yards. Rico Scott had four receptions for 54 yards.
Texas A&M won 41-0 over Citadel on Oct. 17. Reed led Texas A&M with 130 yards on 8-of-13 passing (61.5%) for one touchdown and no interceptions. He also carried the ball four times for 23 yards. Edwards had 116 rushing yards on 13 carries. Aaron Gregory had six receptions for 94 yards and two touchdowns.
Next game
Alabama plays at No. 18 LSU on Nov. 7. Texas A&M plays at South Carolina on Nov. 7.
How To Watch
How can I watch Texas A&M Aggies vs. Alabama Crimson Tide?
- TV Channel: Aggies at Crimson Tide 2021 College Football, week 8, is broadcasted on ABC.
- Online streaming: Sign up for Fubo.
Matchup Prediction
Statistics
 TA&M |
 ALA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 29.4 | Points Per Game | 39.3 |
| 356.9 | Total Yards | 416.6 |
| 195.7 | Yards Passing | 252.7 |
| 161.1 | Yards Rushing | 163.9 |
| 17.1 | Points Allowed Per Game | 21.4 |
| 305.9 | Yards Allowed | 337.9 |
| 164.1 | Pass Yards Allowed | 230.9 |
| 141.7 | Rush Yards Allowed | 107.0 |
Game Information
Location: Tuscaloosa, AL -
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