Alabama 31, Texas A&M 20: Tide Rallies in the Fourth Quarter on Homecoming (2026 Recap)
Final: No. 13 Alabama 31, Texas A&M 20. The Crimson Tide trailed 20-17 entering the fourth quarter, then scored two touchdowns in the first five minutes of the period and shut out the Aggies the rest of the way on homecoming Saturday, Oct. 24, at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Keelon Russell threw for 311 yards and three touchdowns, and the defense forced three turnovers. Alabama is 6-2 (4-2 SEC); Texas A&M falls to 4-4 (1-4 SEC).
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How did Alabama beat Texas A&M?
The defense scored first. Dijon Lee Jr. returned an interception 39 yards for a touchdown at 11:24 of the first quarter. Texas A&M answered with a 9-yard Marcel Reed pass to Mario Craver, and the teams traded scores to a 17-17 halftime tie.
A&M took its only lead of the day on a 25-yard David Olano field goal midway through the third quarter. Alabama took it back on the first play of the fourth: a 5-yard Russell pass to Marshall Pritchett at 14:55. Less than five minutes later, Russell found Kaleb Edwards for 8 yards and a 31-20 lead. The Aggies did not score again.
Rico Scott had a career-high 156 receiving yards on six catches. Lotzeir Brooks added 73 yards on three catches. On defense, Caleb Woodson made 10 tackles, and Fatutoa Henry had two sacks. Chuck McDonald III added a first-quarter interception, and Alabama recovered a fumble in the third quarter.
Scoring summary
| Qtr | Time | Team | Play | Score (ALA-TAMU) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11:24 | ALA | Dijon Lee Jr. 39-yd interception return (Conor Talty kick) | 7-0 |
| 1st | 3:36 | TAMU | Mario Craver 9-yd pass from Marcel Reed (David Olano kick) | 7-7 |
| 1st | 1:13 | ALA | Conor Talty 47-yd field goal | 10-7 |
| 2nd | 10:14 | TAMU | Marcel Reed 4-yd run (Olano kick) | 10-14 |
| 2nd | 5:13 | ALA | Daniel Hill 3-yd pass from Keelon Russell (Talty kick) | 17-14 |
| 2nd | 1:47 | TAMU | David Olano 32-yd field goal | 17-17 |
| 3rd | 8:38 | TAMU | David Olano 25-yd field goal | 17-20 |
| 4th | 14:55 | ALA | Marshall Pritchett 5-yd pass from Russell (Talty kick) | 24-20 |
| 4th | 10:01 | ALA | Kaleb Edwards 8-yd pass from Russell (Talty kick) | 31-20 |
Score by quarter
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M | 7 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
| Alabama | 10 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 31 |
Key stats: Alabama vs. Texas A&M
| Stat | Alabama | Texas A&M |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | 379 | 278 |
| Passing yards | 311 | 163 |
| Rushing yards | 68 | 115 |
| First downs | 20 | 18 |
| Third-down conversions | 5 | 4 |
| Penalty yards | 65 | 74 |
| Time of possession | 26:50 | 33:10 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 2 |
| Leader | Alabama | Texas A&M |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | Keelon Russell: 19-of-30, 311 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT | Marcel Reed: 163 yds |
| Rushing | Daniel Hill: 9 carries, 36 yds | KJ Edwards: 43 yds |
| Receiving | Rico Scott: 6 catches, 156 yds | Mario Craver: 45 yds, 1 TD |
| Tackles | Caleb Woodson: 10 (1.5 TFL) | — |
Attendance: 100,077 (sellout).
Who does Alabama play next?
Alabama is off on Saturday, Oct. 31. The Tide’s next game is at LSU on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. Kickoff time and TV have not been announced yet. LSU is ranked No. 18/17. After that, Alabama plays at Vanderbilt on Nov. 14 and hosts Auburn on Nov. 28.
Where should you watch Alabama at LSU in Tuscaloosa?
For a road game, the Strip and downtown sports bars fill up early. Start with our guide to sports bars in Tuscaloosa and the full Tuscaloosa bars guide. For cheap food and drinks on any night, check tonight’s Tuscaloosa bar and food specials.
You must be 21 to drink. Get home safe: UA’s 348-RIDE (205-348-7433) and rideshare apps run on game nights.
Alabama vs. Texas A&M 2026 FAQ
What was the final score of Alabama vs. Texas A&M?
Alabama won 31-20 on Oct. 24, 2026, in Tuscaloosa. The game was tied 17-17 at halftime, and Alabama outscored A&M 14-0 in the fourth quarter.
Who scored Alabama’s touchdowns against Texas A&M?
Dijon Lee Jr. (interception return), Daniel Hill, Marshall Pritchett and Kaleb Edwards (all receptions from Keelon Russell). Conor Talty kicked a 47-yard field goal and four extra points.
What is Alabama’s record after beating Texas A&M?
Alabama is 6-2 overall and 4-2 in the SEC. It has a bye on Oct. 31 before playing at LSU on Nov. 7. Catch up on the Tennessee loss and our Texas A&M preview.
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Clay.
As founder of TuscaloosaStudentHousing.com, he combines that local knowledge with hands-on research of the Tuscaloosa rental market to publish practical, honest guides for University of Alabama students living off campus.
