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Alabama Edges No. 14 Missouri 27-24 Behind Late Fourth-Down Heroics

Flawless fourth-down calls plus a throttled run game sealed it in Columbia.

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Sep 13, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Kevin Coleman Jr. (3) runs the ball as Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns linebacker Terrence Williams (6) defends during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Quarterback Ty Simpson went 23-of-31 for 200 yards with three touchdown passes, hitting Daniel Hill on fourth-and-goal with 3:16 left after a fourth-and-8 strike to Lotzeir Brooks set up the score.
  • Alabama converted all three fourth-down attempts and dominated possession 38:33 to 21:27, while holding Missouri’s top-ranked third-down offense to 1-of-10.
  • The Crimson Tide limited national rushing leader Ahmad Hardy to 52 yards on 12 carries, and Dijon Lee Jr. clinched the win with a late interception after an earlier pick by Bray Hubbard.
  • Running back Jam Miller left with a confirmed concussion after rushing for 85 yards, and freshman receiver Derek Meadows sustained a concussion on a hit that led to Missouri safety Marvin Burks Jr. being ejected for targeting.
  • Sophomore receiver Ryan Williams played sparingly with no catches after a limited practice week, as Alabama improved to 5-1 overall and 3-0 in the SEC with Tennessee up next in Tuscaloosa.