Total Yards
Alabama524
Texas A&M393
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Texas A&M at Alabama
Sep 22, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 4
Away
Texas A&M
SEC
Final Score
23 - 45
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Passing Yards
Alabama415
Texas A&M263
Rushing Yards
Alabama109
Texas A&M130
Turnovers
Alabama0
Texas A&M2
Game Conditions
Temperature91°F
Wind11 mph E
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Alabama vs Texas A&M box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Alabama27:24
Texas A&M32:36
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Alabama pulls away from Texas A&M 45-23
Alabama defeated Texas A&M 45-23 in Week 4 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 524-393 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Alabama set the terms early in a game that finished 45-23. Jace Sternberger 15 Yd pass from Kellen Mond (Seth Small Kick) came with {'seconds': 55, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving Texas A&M the first major swing.
Alabama's box score carried the story: 524 total yards, 109 rushing yards, and 415 passing yards. Texas A&M finished with 393 total yards, including 130 on the ground and 263 through the air.
Alabama converted 4-10 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Alabama led 31-13 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Henry Ruggs III 57 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Jace Sternberger 15 Yd pass from Kellen Mond (Seth Small Kick) (Texas A&M led 7-7 over Alabama).
Rushing Touchdown
Tua Tagovailoa 1 Yd Run (Joseph Bulovas Kick) (Alabama led 14-7 over Texas A&M).
Passing Touchdown
DeVonta Smith 30 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick) (Alabama led 7-0 over Texas A&M).
Passing Touchdown
Hale Hentges 6 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick) (Alabama led 28-13 over Texas A&M).
Field Goal Good
Seth Small 52 Yd Field Goal (Texas A&M led 10-14 over Alabama).
Passing Touchdown
Hale Hentges 23 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick) (Alabama led 21-10 over Texas A&M).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-23
Alabama defeated Texas A&M.
Total yards
524-393
Alabama held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
109
Alabama averaged 3.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
415
Alabama averaged 12.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-10
Alabama's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-12
Texas A&M's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Alabama | Texas A&M |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 524 | 393 |
| Passing Yards | 415 | 263 |
| Rushing Yards | 109 | 130 |
| First Downs | 24 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-10 | 3-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-82 | 4-50 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 25-33 | 23-44 |
| Rushing Attempts | 28 | 28 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 27:24 | 32:36 |