Total Yards
Alabama451
Ole Miss291
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Ole Miss at Alabama
Oct 2, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 5
Away
Ole Miss
SEC
Final Score
21 - 42
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Passing Yards
Alabama241
Ole Miss213
Rushing Yards
Alabama210
Ole Miss78
Turnovers
Alabama1
Ole Miss1
Game Conditions
Temperature83°F
Wind7 mph S
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Alabama37:59
Ole Miss22:01
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Game Story
Alabama pulls away from Ole Miss 42-21
Alabama defeated Ole Miss 42-21 in Week 5 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 451-291 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Alabama set the terms early in a game that finished 42-21. Bryce Young pass complete to John Metchie III for 16 yds for a TD, (Will Reichard KICK) came with {'seconds': 20, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Alabama the first major swing.
Alabama's box score carried the story: 451 total yards, 210 rushing yards, and 241 passing yards. Ole Miss finished with 291 total yards, including 78 on the ground and 213 through the air.
Alabama converted 6-13 on third down, went 3-4 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Alabama led 28-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Bryce Young pass complete to John Metchie III for 16 yds for a TD, (Will Reichard KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Bryce Young pass complete to John Metchie III for 16 yds for a TD, (Will Reichard KICK) (Alabama led 7-0 over Ole Miss).
Rushing Touchdown
Brian Robinson Jr. run for 1 yd for a TD, (Will Reichard KICK) (Alabama led 28-0 over Ole Miss).
Passing Touchdown
Bryce Young pass complete to Cameron Latu for 3 yds for a TD, (Will Reichard KICK) (Alabama led 21-0 over Ole Miss).
Rushing Touchdown
Brian Robinson Jr. run for 1 yd for a TD, (Will Reichard KICK) (Alabama led 14-0 over Ole Miss).
Rushing Touchdown
Brian Robinson Jr. run for 1 yd for a TD, (Will Reichard KICK) (Alabama led 35-0 over Ole Miss).
Rushing Touchdown
Matt Corral run for 10 yds for a TD, (Caden Costa KICK) (Ole Miss led 7-35 over Alabama).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-21
Alabama defeated Ole Miss.
Total yards
451-291
Alabama held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
210
Alabama averaged 4.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
241
Alabama averaged 9.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-13
Alabama's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-14
Ole Miss's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Alabama | Ole Miss |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 451 | 291 |
| Passing Yards | 241 | 213 |
| Rushing Yards | 210 | 78 |
| First Downs | 27 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-13 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-4 | 2-5 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-52 | 7-55 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-26 | 21-29 |
| Rushing Attempts | 50 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 37:59 | 22:01 |