Overview

• Quarterback Ty Simpson went 23-of-31 for 200 yards and three touchdowns, rebounding from a third‑quarter fumble with efficient late drives.
• Freshman Lotzeir Brooks kept the winning march alive with a clutch fourth‑down reception and led Alabama with four catches for 58 yards.
• Alabama’s defense held Missouri to 1-for-10 on third downs, limited the run game to 163 yards, and produced two second‑half interceptions as Beau Pribula finished with 167 passing yards and two turnovers.
• The Crimson Tide controlled the ball for 38:33 to Missouri’s 21:27, a possession edge Kalen DeBoer called crucial to disrupting the Tigers’ rhythm.
• Receiver Derek Meadows exited after a first‑quarter helmet‑to‑helmet hit and running back Jam Miller left in the fourth with a concussion, leaving their availability unclear as Daniel Hill and Kevin Riley stand ready for larger roles if needed.