E28 The Tide rolls over Mizzou as Bama has big bounce back win over Missouri at home with a dominant defensive performance pitching a shutdown winning 34-0 to go to 6-2 and keep playoff hopes alive.

In the 2024 college football season, Alabama defeated Missouri 34-0 on October 26th at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa

This was Alabama's second shutout of the season and a crucial win that helped keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive.

In summary, Alabama's strong defense and effective running game, combined with Missouri's quarterback situation, led to a decisive 34-0 shutout victory for the Crimson Tide.

Here's a breakdown of the key factors:

• Alabama's Dominant Defense: The Crimson Tide defense played exceptionally well, holding Missouri to a total of 236 yards of offense. They effectively shut down the Missouri offense, recording three interceptions against backup quarterback Drew Pyne. The defense also contributed to a shutout victory, forcing turnovers and making a crucial goal-line stand late in the game.
• Effective Running Game: Alabama's rushing attack was a major strength, amassing 271 yards on the ground with four touchdowns. Jamarion Miller contributed two touchdowns, and Justice Haynes had a significant 35-yard touchdown run. This allowed Alabama to control the clock and wear down the Missouri defense.
• Missouri's Quarterback Situation: Missouri played a significant portion of the game without their starting quarterback, Brady Cook, who left with an ankle injury. Backup quarterback Drew Pyne struggled against the Alabama defense, throwing multiple interceptions. This put the Missouri offense at a significant disadvantage.
• Alabama's Leadership and Focus: According to reports, Alabama's team captains, such as Tyler Booker and Malachi Moore, played a role in motivating the team and ensuring they were focused on the "little things". This contributed to their improved performance, particularly on defense.

In essence, Alabama's ability to capitalize on Missouri's weakened offensive situation with a strong defense and a solid running game led to their commanding 34-0 victory.

Here are some of the key stats that illustrate Alabama's dominant performance in their 34-0 victory over Missouri in 2024:

• Total Yards: Alabama outgained Missouri significantly, 486 yards to 239.
• Rushing Yards: Alabama's ground game was particularly effective, with 271 rushing yards compared to Missouri's 167. This included four rushing touchdowns for Alabama.
• Turnovers: Alabama's defense forced three interceptions from Missouri's backup quarterback, while Alabama committed no turnovers.
• First Downs: Alabama had more first downs, 22 compared to Missouri's 15.
• Yards Per Play: Alabama averaged 7.7 yards per play, more than double Missouri's 3.8 yards per play.
• Third Down Conversions: Both teams struggled on third down, but Alabama had a slightly better conversion rate (2 of 9) compared to Missouri (3 of 13).
• Red Zone Efficiency: Alabama was effective in the red zone, scoring on four out of their five trips, while Missouri was unsuccessful on their single trip.

These statistics highlight Alabama's defensive prowess, their ability to control the line of scrimmage with their rushing attack, and their overall efficiency on both sides of the ball compared to Missouri's struggles, particularly on offense with their backup quarterback.

E27 S1 Rewind Relook at Bama loss to UT lessons learned issues exposed

In the 2024 football season, the Tennessee Volunteers (ranked #11) defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide (ranked #7) with a score of 24-17 on October 19th at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Here's a recap of the game:

• First Half: The first half was a low-scoring affair, with Alabama holding a 7-0 lead at halftime. Despite forcing three turnovers from Tennessee, Alabama was unable to fully capitalize on scoring opportunities, including a missed field goal and an interception.
• Second Half: Tennessee's offense came alive in the second half, outscoring Alabama 24-10.

• Third Quarter: The Volunteers scored their first points with a rushing touchdown to tie the game at 7-7. Alabama responded with a field goal to retake the lead 10-7. Tennessee then countered with a touchdown drive, highlighted by a 55-yard pass, to take their first lead of the game at 14-10.

• Fourth Quarter: Alabama quickly responded with a rushing touchdown to regain the lead, 17-14. Tennessee then re-asserted itself and scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 16-yard pass from Nico Iamaleava. Tennessee extended their lead with a 41-yard field goal, making the score 24-17 with less than two minutes to go in the game.

• Game-sealing play: With only 1 minute and 28 seconds left in the game, Tennessee safety Will Brooks intercepted Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe, securing the victory for the Volunteers.
• Key Performers:

• Tennessee's Nico Iamaleava overcame early struggles including throwing an INT and led the offense in the second half.

• Tennessee's Dylan Sampson scored two touchdowns.

• Tennessee's Will Brooks had the game-clinching interception.

• Alabama's Jalen Milroe finished with one touchdown pass, but also threw two interceptions and struggled on key passing downs to make completions as the Bama offense struggled to move the ball particularly in the 2nd half.

• Alabama's Justice Haynes had a touchdown run and also contributed in the passing game.

This victory marked a significant moment for Tennessee, giving Alabama its second loss of the season before November for the first time since 2007.

• Tennessee's Second Half Scoring Surge: After trailing 7-0 at halftime, the Volunteers erupted in the second half, scoring all 24 of their points while hold Bama to just 10 points in the 2nd half.
• Iamaleava's Touchdown Pass: Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava connected with Chris Brazzell II for a 16-yard diving touchdown catch, putting Tennessee up 21-17 in the fourth quarter.
• Game-Sealing Interception: With Alabama driving and attempting a comeback, Tennessee safety Will Brooks intercepted a Jalen Milroe pass with 1:28 left in the game, securing the victory for Tennessee.
• Dylan Sampson's Contributions: Dylan Sampson scored two touchdowns for Tennessee, including a key touchdown in the third quarter that tied the game at 7-7.
• Alabama's Efforts: Alabama responded to Tennessee's scoring with a field goal and a touchdown run by Justice Haynes to briefly retake the lead.
• Max Gilbert's Field Goal: Tennessee extended its lead to seven points with a 41-yard field goal by Max Gilbert late in the fourth quarter

E26 S1 Bama win over South Carolina Rewind Relook as Bama narrowly escapes lesson learned issues exposed

Recap of the Alabama vs. South Carolina Football Game in 2024:

The Alabama Crimson Tide, ranked No. 7 at the time, narrowly defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 27-25 on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The win marked a bounce-back victory for Alabama after a tough loss the previous week.

Bama jumps up 14-0 with 4 minutes to go in the 1st half and then funny things happen.

As SC scores on 4th down to make it 14-7, then gets safety to make it 14-9, and then gets pick on Bama drive right before half as Bama is being too aggressive and returns ball to FG range to make it 14-12 at half.

SC comes out at beginning of 2nd half and scores immediately to take lead 19-14.

Bama scores to take the lead 20-19, but missed on 2 pt attempt.

SC missed FG, and then Bama scores again to take 27-19 lead. SC scores, but misses on 2 pt conversion to cut it to 27-25. SC recovers onside kick and has chance to win the game, but Bama picks up the Sellers pass to the end the game.

Bama survives, but SC outplays Bama in most aspects of the game, and wins on most stats, but 4 turnovers by SC prove costly.

More Bama flaws exposed as Bama survives and barely beats a good South Carolina team.