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Alabama at Texas A&M
Oct 17, 2015 • Completed
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Alabama
SEC

Final Score
41 - 23

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Game Conditions
Humidity
24%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Alabama beats Texas A&M 41-23
Alabama defeated Texas A&M 41-23 in Week 7 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 396-316 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Alabama set the terms early in a game that finished 41-23. Minkah Fitzpatrick 33 Yd Interception Return (Adam Griffith Kick) came with {'seconds': 53, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Texas A&M the first major swing.
Alabama's box score carried the story: 396 total yards, 258 rushing yards, and 138 passing yards. Texas A&M finished with 316 total yards, including 32 on the ground and 284 through the air.
Alabama converted 4-16 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-4, Alabama led 28-13 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Christian Kirk 68 Yd Punt Return (Taylor Bertolet Kick).
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Minkah Fitzpatrick 33 Yd Interception Return (Adam Griffith Kick) (Texas A&M led 0-7 over Alabama).
Rushing Touchdown
Derrick Henry 55 Yd Run (Adam Griffith Kick) (Alabama led 14-0 over Texas A&M).
Field Goal Good
Taylor Bertolet 54 Yd Field Goal (Texas A&M led 3-14 over Alabama).
Field Goal Good
Taylor Bertolet 52 Yd Field Goal (Texas A&M led 6-21 over Alabama).
Rushing Touchdown
Derrick Henry 6 Yd Run (Adam Griffith Kick) (Alabama led 21-3 over Texas A&M).
Punt Return Touchdown
Christian Kirk 68 Yd Punt Return (Taylor Bertolet Kick) (Alabama led 28-13 over Texas A&M).
Stat Callouts
Final score
41-23
Alabama defeated Texas A&M.
Total yards
396-316
Alabama held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
258
Alabama averaged 5.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
138
Alabama averaged 5.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-16
Alabama's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-18
Texas A&M's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Texas A&M | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 316 | 396 |
| Passing Yards | 284 | 138 |
| Rushing Yards | 32 | 258 |
| First Downs | 16 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-18 | 4-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 1-5 | 7-60 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-45 | 19-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 25 | 45 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 23:38 | 36:22 |