Alabama faces Texas A&M on Saturday in College Station. 14Powers.com previews this SEC football game and predicts the final score.
Rowan Rehbein, 14Powers.com SEC Football
Follow @14powerscom
TEAM SCHEDULES/RESULTS
Alabama
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Sep | vs. Middle Tennessee | W 56 – 7 |
| 9-Sep | vs. Texas | L 24 – 34 |
| 16-Sep | at South Florida | W 17 – 3 |
| 23-Sep | vs. Ole Miss | W 24 – 10 |
| 30-Sep | at Mississippi State | W 40 – 17 |
| 7-Oct | at Texas A&M | |
| 14-Oct | vs. Arkansas | |
| 21-Oct | vs. Tennessee | |
| 4-Nov | vs. LSU | |
| 11-Nov | at Kentucky | |
| 18-Nov | vs. Chattanooga | |
| 25-Nov | at Auburn |
Texas A&M
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Sep | vs. New Mexico | W 52 – 10 |
| 9-Sep | at Miami (FL) | L 33 – 48 |
| 16-Sep | vs. Louisiana-Monroe | W 47 – 3 |
| 23-Sep | vs. Auburn | W 27 – 10 |
| 30-Sep | vs. Arkansas* | W 34 – 22 |
| 7-Oct | vs. Alabama | |
| 14-Oct | at Tennessee | |
| 28-Oct | vs. South Carolina | |
| 4-Nov | at Ole Miss | |
| 11-Nov | vs. Mississippi State | |
| 18-Nov | vs. Abilene Christian | |
| 25-Nov | at LSU |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL RATINGS
| Rating | Alabama | Texas A&M |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN FPI | 3 | 16 |
| Sagarin | 2 | 39 |
| Massey Composite | 1 | 18 |
| PiRate Ratings | 9 | 17 |
KEY STATS
| Statistic | Team | National Rank |
Conference Rank |
Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Down Conversion Pct | Alabama Texas A&M |
3 51 |
1 7 |
0.521 0.412 |
| 3rd Down Conversion Pct Defense | Texas A&M Alabama |
9 24 |
2 4 |
0.302 0.342 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct | Texas A&M Alabama |
74 97 |
6 10 |
0.500 0.467 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct Defense | Alabama Texas A&M |
36 51 |
6 9 |
0.458 0.500 |
| Blocked Kicks | Texas A&M Alabama |
19 85 |
3 9 |
3 1 |
| Blocked Kicks Allowed | Texas A&M Alabama |
25 91 |
3 12 |
1 3 |
| Blocked Punts | Alabama | 30 | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked Punts Allowed | Texas A&M Alabama |
1 56 |
1 9 |
0 1 |
| Completion Percentage | Alabama Texas A&M |
5 88 |
1 12 |
0.687 0.575 |
| Defensive TDs | Alabama Texas A&M |
4 17 |
1 3 |
5 3 |
| Fewest Penalties | Texas A&M Alabama |
75 92 |
6 11 |
80 87 |
| Fewest Penalties Per Game | Alabama Texas A&M |
57 70 |
5 7 |
5.80 6.15 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards | Texas A&M Alabama |
58 93 |
4 12 |
662 796 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game | Texas A&M Alabama |
57 64 |
4 7 |
50.92 53.07 |
| First Downs Defense | Texas A&M Alabama |
14 53 |
2 9 |
221 253 |
| First Downs Offense | Alabama Texas A&M |
2 8 |
1 2 |
371 336 |
| Fumbles Lost | Alabama Texas A&M |
31 66 |
3 13 |
7 9 |
| Fumbles Recovered | Alabama Texas A&M |
81 122 |
10 14 |
7 4 |
| Kickoff Return Defense | Texas A&M Alabama |
9 53 |
1 5 |
16.53 20.12 |
| Kickoff Returns | Texas A&M Alabama |
10 19 |
1 3 |
24.95 23.77 |
| Net Punting | Texas A&M Alabama |
1 114 |
1 13 |
44.74 34.71 |
| Passes Had Intercepted | Alabama Texas A&M |
31 43 |
7 9 |
8 9 |
| Passes Intercepted | Alabama Texas A&M |
24 101 |
2 11 |
14 7 |
| Passing Offense | Alabama Texas A&M |
6 43 |
2 5 |
323.6 252.6 |
| Passing Yards Allowed | Alabama Texas A&M |
33 98 |
5 12 |
198.3 253.2 |
| Passing Yards per Completion | Alabama Texas A&M |
6 41 |
1 8 |
16.13 12.93 |
| Punt Return Defense | Alabama Texas A&M |
5 41 |
2 5 |
2.67 6.29 |
| Punt Returns | Alabama Texas A&M |
12 67 |
2 9 |
14.71 8.71 |
| Red Zone Defense | Alabama Texas A&M |
6 15 |
1 4 |
0.732 0.757 |
| Red Zone Offense | Texas A&M Alabama |
59 77 |
7 10 |
0.851 0.823 |
| Rushing Defense | Texas A&M Alabama |
3 19 |
2 3 |
95.2 121.3 |
| Rushing Offense | Texas A&M Alabama |
21 42 |
3 7 |
219.0 198.4 |
| Sacks Allowed | Alabama Texas A&M |
8 102 |
1 13 |
1.00 2.69 |
| Scoring Defense | Alabama Texas A&M |
12 47 |
3 8 |
18.1 25.3 |
| Scoring Offense | Alabama Texas A&M |
3 19 |
1 4 |
45.6 36.0 |
| Tackles for Loss Allowed | Alabama Texas A&M |
11 100 |
3 11 |
4.33 6.85 |
| Team Passing Efficiency | Alabama Texas A&M |
1 64 |
1 10 |
197.34 134.47 |
| Team Passing Efficiency Defense | Alabama Texas A&M |
23 106 |
4 12 |
115.79 147.32 |
| Team Sacks | Alabama Texas A&M |
10 20 |
1 5 |
3.00 2.85 |
| Team Tackles for Loss | Texas A&M Alabama |
13 26 |
2 5 |
7.7 7.1 |
| Time of Possession | Texas A&M Alabama |
3 52 |
1 8 |
34:34 30:19 |
| Total Defense | Alabama Texas A&M |
16 32 |
3 7 |
319.5 348.4 |
| Total Offense | Alabama Texas A&M |
6 15 |
1 4 |
522.0 471.6 |
| Turnover Margin | Alabama Texas A&M |
34 109 |
6 13 |
0.40 -0.54 |
| Turnovers Gained | Alabama Texas A&M |
44 120 |
5 14 |
21 11 |
| Turnovers Lost | Alabama Texas A&M |
23 49 |
8 11 |
15 18 |
| Winning Percentage | Alabama Texas A&M |
2 26 |
1 6 |
0.933 0.692 |
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Alabama
QB Jalen Milroe, RB Jase McClellan, WR Ja’Corey Brooks, WR Jermaine Burton, OL Tyler Booker, OL JC Latham, OL Amarius Mims, DT Jaheim Oatis, Justin Eboigbe, LB Deontae Lawson, LB Dallas Turner, CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, S Malachi Moore, K Will Reichard.
Texas A&M
QB Conner Weigman, RB Amari Daniels, WR Ainias Smith, OL Bryce Foster, OL Layden Robinson, OL Bryce Foster, OL Reuben Fatheree, DT McKinnley Jackson, LB Edgerrin Cooper, LB Bryce Anderson, S Demani Richardson, P Nik Constantinou.
INJURIES
Alabama
Player POS Status
D. Lawson LB Ques Sat – Ankle
E. Henderson Jr. WR Out indefinitely – Hip
Texas A&M
Player POS Status
C. Weigman QB out for season – Ankle
J. Gilbert DB Out indefinitely – Shoulder
D. Green TE out for season – Knee
Source: Covers.com
Alabama vs. Texas A&M Football Series History
Alabama leads 12-3-0
COMMENTS
Alabama returns to Texas in search of a Longhorn State victory. Alabama seems a lot stronger than last season. Texas A&M does also, but not quite as improved. I have a hunch Alabama wins this one.
PREDICTIONS
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Alabama 45, Texas A&M 17
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Alabama 41, Texas A& 38
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Alabama 45, Texas A&M 17
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Alabama 41, Texas A& 38
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 9:00 AM ET. Watch this SEC football game on the CBS Network.
