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Alabama Edges Missouri on Late Interception as Simpson’s Clutch Throws Carry Tide Into Tennessee Week

The win kept Alabama in strong playoff position, with concussion setbacks to Jam Miller and Derek Meadows now the key variable before Tennessee.

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Overview

  • No. 6 Alabama beat No. 14 Missouri 27-24 in Columbia, sealed by Dijon Lee Jr.’s interception with 37 seconds left after Ty Simpson extended the winning drive with a fourth‑down strike to Lotzeir Brooks.
  • Simpson went 23-of-31 for 200 yards and three touchdowns, delivering multiple high‑leverage fourth‑down conversions in the final quarter.
  • Alabama’s defense stifled Missouri’s vaunted ground game, holding leading rusher Ahmad Hardy to 52 yards, limiting the Tigers to 1-for-10 on third down, and controlling possession 38:33 to 21:27.
  • Running back Jam Miller and freshman receiver Derek Meadows exited with concussions and did not return, creating short‑term availability questions for Saturday’s rivalry game.
  • Post‑win projections kept Alabama high in the CFP race (ESPN FPI No. 3 with an 83.7% playoff chance), and SEC Nation will broadcast from Tuscaloosa ahead of the Oct. 18 visit from No. 11 Tennessee on ABC.