No. 1 Alabama beats No. 24 Texas A&M in battle of SEC West foes
- Alabama and Texas A&M faced off in a key SEC West matchup on October 8.
- The game was a chance for 4-1 Alabama to regain national credibility after an early loss.
- Texas A&M was looking to reestablish itself as an SEC contender following a loss to Miami.
- Alabama relied on a strong offensive line to overcome Texas A&M's talented defense.
- In the end, Alabama emerged victorious and took control of its SEC West fate.