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Live Blog: No. 8 Alabama Football at No. 14 Mizzou

Score updates and analysis from Faurot Field as the Crimson Tide takes on the Tigers in its third SEC game of the season.
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Alabama vs. Missouri at Faurot Field
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — No. 8 Alabama football (4-1, 2-0 SEC) is set to face No. 14 Missouri (5-0, 1-0 SEC) on Saturday morning at Faurot Field.

This is Alabama's third SEC game of the season and second on the road. Kickoff is set for 11:07 a.m. CT on ABC.

FOLLOW ALONG FOR LIVE UPDATES AND ANALYSIS BEFORE AND DURING THE GAME. REFRESH YOUR BROWSER AS THE MOST RECENT EVENTS WILL APPEAR AT THE TOP.

Fourth Quarter:

  • MIZ ball at own 18 (1:11): Mizzou's last gasp of a drive intially came down to a fourth-and-six, but Pribula found Olugbode for a 25-yard gain with Alabama cornerback Domani Jackson in coverage. Jackson has struggled at times this season. However, just three plays later Lee hauled in an interception to ice the game.
  • ALA ball at opponent 41 (1:36): Alabama covers the onside kick but Hill can't get the first down after three attempts. Not having Miller there hurt the Crimson Tide.
  • MIZ ball at own 25 (3:11): Missouri kicked its sense of urgency up and did so very quickly. The Tigers drove seven plays for 75 yards and a short touchdown catch by Donovan Olugbode in just 1:37; ALABAMA 27, MISSOURI 24
  • ALA ball at opponent 40 (6:56): After making a huge stop, Alabama's offense allowed its fourth sack of the game on the first play. The Tide moved back seven more yards on the next play but after Riley made a 16-yard play, Alabama got gutsy and Simpson found Brooks for 29 yards. Incredible play at this stage of the game and a couple of plays later on fourth-and-goal at the 1-yard line, Simpson found Hill wide open in the end zone; ALABAMA 27, MIZZOU 17. Alabama is winning on these major gambles on the road.
  • MIZ ball at own 31 (9:09): Alabama's pass defense continues to lock in, as Pribula throws two incompletions after being sacked by Overton. Mizzou went for the surprise fake punt, which Alabama safety Ivan Taylor and Keeley stopped Roberts short.
  • ALA ball at own 40 (13:16): Miller was used a good bit on this possession, but after a catch on fourth-and-one, he collided with a Missouri player and went down. He came back up without a helmet and had his arms around trainers before heading straight to the locker room. Three plays later, Talty missed a 49-yard field goal, which would've been a new season high.
  • MIZ ball at own 25 (0:02 left in Q3): After four plays, Hubbard intercepted Pribula at Alabama's 40-yard line. Since allowing Pribula to score earlier, Hubbard has logged a third-down pass breakup and has hauled in an interception.

Third Quarter:

  • ALA ball at own 30 (9:04): This was a possession filled with intriguing plays. Center Parker Brailsford catches a tipped ball. Tight end Danny Lewis first catch of season. Running back Daniel Hill back-to-back carries. Left tackle Kadyn Proctor runs wildcat play. Conor Talty converts a 22-yard field goal attempt after 17 plays. Easily the craziest drive of the day; ALABAMA 20, MIZZOU 17.
  • MIZ ball at own 10 (10:22): Great discipline by Alabama's defense as the Tigers go three-and-out. Hubbard, who whiffed on the Pribula's touchdown just a few minutes ago, got the pass breakup on thrid down. Nice recovery from one of the leaders of the defense.
  • ALA ball at own 25 (13:13): Simpson did a good job of shaking off his fumble with a 15-yard reception to wide receiver Germie Bernard on the first play. However, the Tide punted a couple of plays later. Bernard and Williams, Alabama's two top receivers this season, have been kept quiet as Bernard is up to 20 yards and Williams is yet to make a catch.
  • MIZ ball at opponent 19 (14:41): It looked like the first drive all over again, as Pribula faked out Alabama safety Bray Hubbard and runs into the end zone from five yards out; ALABAMA 17, MIZZOU 17. Can Alabama's offense quickly recover?
  • ALA ball at own 24 (15:00): Alabama couldn't start the second half much worse as Simpson is strip-sacked on the first play and Mizzou recovers in the red zone.

Halftime: Alabama 17, Missouri 10

Intriguing stats:

  • Pribula on first drive: 3 carries, 39 yards; Pribula at halftime: 7 carries, 41 yards.
  • Time of possession: Alabama 17:42, Missouri 12:18. The Tigers came into this game leading the nation in this stat category.
  • Hardy: seven carries for 41 yards. Hardy came into this game second in the nation in this stat category.
  • DeBoer to Crimson Tide Sports Network: "They popped us on the run there on the last last drive. The explosives, we've done a good job other than the first drive and that play right there. We're making them earn it. Just got to continue to strain every single play, make them line up and play another play. Playing team football right now."

Second Quarter

  • MIZ ball at own 26 (3:22): Alabama has a done a good job of containing Hardy, but Mizzou running back Jamal Roberts broke free for a 39-yard gain—putting the Tigers in field goal range. After numerous short plays, Pribula connected connected with Joshua Manning for 17 yards, but Alabama's defense buckled down again and Mizzou hit a 35-yard field goal as the first half expired: ALABAMA 17, MIZZOU 10
  • ALA ball at own 43 (5:34): The Crimson Tide offense couldn't build off of the defense's big drive as after a strong 12-yard run by running back Jam Miller on the first play, Simpson was sacked a few plays later on third down. Big drive upcoming for Alabama's defense as the Tide leads by 10 with under five minutes left in the first half and it'll get the ball at the start of the third quarter.
  • MIZ ball at own 30 (7:10): Alabama's defense seems to have fully recovered from its brutal first drive. The Tigers went three-and-out, as BANDIT LT Overton forced a fumble but Mizzou recovered it. Regardless, the Crimson Tide pass-rush is juiced up.
  • ALA ball at own 30 (11:57): Simpson has used his legs a good chunk of times this season and he had his first big scramble against Missouri for a 20-yard gain. He was forced to use them again near the red zone, but it was for the wrong reason as he was facing pressure and was eventually sacked after rolling out. Nevertheless, kicker Conor Talty tied his season-long conversion with a 46-yard field goal; ALABAMA 17, MISSOURI 7
  • MIZ ball at own 21 (14:39): Mizzou running back Ahmad Hardy, who leads the nation in rushing yards, got going with a combined 17 yards on two carries. But besides that, Alabama's defense hunkered down. After Lee dropped what would've been his first-career interception, defensive end Keon Keeley checked into the game and logged a third-down sack. Keeley hasn't seen much action the past two seasons despite being a unanimous five-star recruit.

First Quarter

  • ALA ball at own 33 (4:34): As expected, Michael Carroll enters the game at right tackle and Wilkin Formby is at right guard. Wide receiver Derek Meadows went down after taking a hit while going for a catch. Kalen DeBoer came rushing over and Meadows came back up after a few minutes and went to the locker room with the help of two trainers. Mizzou safety Marvin Burks Jr. hit him and was ejected for targeting. The penalty but Alabama in opponent territory and Simpson took advantage once again with a 16-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Horton on third down a couple of seconds into the second quarter. Both of Alabama's possessions have gone 11 plays.; ALABAMA 14, MISSOURI 7
  • MIZ ball at own 25 (6:00): Alabama's defense makes a great response with a three-and-out. That said, on third-and-medium, Pribula had a man wide open downfield with true freshman Dijon Lee in coverage, but the ball went out of bounds. Mizzou's wide receivers vs. Alabama's defensive backs were a major position matchup to watch last season and the same applies for this game.
  • ALA ball at own 22 (12:03): Rico Scott starts at wide receiver over Ryan Williams, who was probable entering this game and is available to play. Mizzou was penalized for an unsportsmanlike conduct on second-and-long and Simpson took advantage with two completions to Brooks and tight end Josh Cuevas for a combined 39 yards. Simpson remained composed in the hostile environment with a six-yard touchdown pass to running back Kevin Riley: Alabama 7, Missouri 7. DeBoer wanted a hot start for the offense and he got one in 11 plays.
  • MIZ ball at own 22 (15:00): Edric Hill starts at defensive end over James Smith (Smith came in on the fourth play). Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula had 39 rushing yards on three attempts on the drive. Stopping the QB run has been a kryptonite for Alabama's defense dating back to last season. Pribula connects with TE Brett Norfleet for a 26-yard score on the sixth play of the possesiion: Missouri 7, Alabama 0

Pregame

  • Alabama has won the coin flip and has elected to defer to the second half.
  • Five minutes before kickoff: Alabama comes out of the tunnel to the tune of Thunderstruck; Missouri comes out to the same song with fireworks, fire and a yellowish-green smoke surrounding the Tigers.
  • 28 minutes before kickoff: Alabama wide receivers coach JaMarcus Shephard is hyping his unit up. Shephard is renowned for his fiery personality.
  • 35 minutes before kickoff: Alabama's first-team offensive line during warmups — left tackle Kadyn Proctor, left guard Kam Dewberry, center Parker Brailsford, right guard Geno VanDeMark and right tackle Wilkin Formby. Expect to see some of Michael Carroll at right tackle and Jaeden Roberts at right guard today.
  • 37 minutes before kickoff: Two Alabama quarterbacks concurrently throw out-routes to wide receivers and rotate. Missouri leads the country in time of possession, and these types of completions can become efficient and keep the Tigers offense off the field.
  • 40 minutes before kickoff: Alabama captains quarterback Ty Simpson, center Parker Brailsford, defensive tackle Tim Keenan III and linebacker Deontae Lawson lead the Crimson Tide in jumping jacks.
  • 43 minutes before kickoff: DeBoer and Drinkwitz meet at the 50-yard line for a quick chat. DeBoer is wearing his black Alabama hoodie and Drinkwitz is wearing a white hoodie.
  • 45 minutes before kickoff: Alabama's defensive backs are dropping back a few steps and then bursting forward before catching the ball. The Crimson Tide defense has four interceptions this season, two of which coming from safety Bray Hubbard and one apiece from safety Keon Sabb and linebacker Justin Jefferson.
  • 49 minutes before kickoff: Simpson and Russell are throwing back shoulder to the tight ends while Mack is throwing short routes to the running backs out of the end zone.
  • 55 minutes before kickoff: Alabama quarterbacks Ty Simpson, Austin Mack and Keelon Russell are practicing play-action roll outs and then firing the ball 25 yards to the tight ends at the front pylon.
  • 62 minutes before kickoff: Drinkwitz is shaking hands with Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack and WOLF linebackers coach Christian Robinson.
  • Alabama players not in uniform during warmups (in addition to those already ruled out): offensive linemen Casey Poe, Mal Waldrep, Roq Montgomery, Micah DeBose, Arkel Anugwom and defensive end Fatutoa Henry.
  • Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz, who is wearing a white hoodie today, on College GameDay: "We're 5-0 in this hoodie. There's no damn chance I'm not wearing this. We'll have to see which hoodie has more power [between mine and DeBoer's black hoodie]."
  • Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer on SEC Nation: "We’re on the road. For us, getting off to a good start, we didn’t do a very good job of that last week, and two weeks on the road, Georgia. Just being resilient, continuing to fight, continue to keep believing and know that no matter what happens, you got to play four quarters.”
  • Uniforms based on special teams warmups: Alabama — crimson helmet, white jersey, white pants; Missouri — black helmet, black jersey, gold pants.
  • Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams will play for Alabama football in Saturday's contest at Missouri after his status was upgraded from probable on Saturday's SEC availability report.

NFL teams set to attend Alabama-Mizzou in the press box:

  • Seattle Seahawks
  • Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Detroit Lions (general manager Brad Holmes)
  • New England Patriots (two seats)
  • Miami Dolphins
  • Las Vegas Raiders

Officials:

  • Referee: Jason Autrey
  • Umpire: Jason Yates
  • Head Line: Ryan Hagan
  • Center Judge: Chris Snead
  • Line Judge: Colin Gaynor
  • Field Judge: Phillip Davenport
  • Side Judge: Ryan Flynn
  • Back Judge: Peter Buchanan
  • Replay Official: Ken Switzer
  • Communicator: Jamie Williams

How to Watch: No. 8 Alabama vs. No. 14 Missouri

Who: Alabama (4-1, 2-0 SEC) at Missouri (5-0, 1-0 SEC)

What: Alabama's third SEC game

When: Saturday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m. CT

Where: Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium, Columbia, Mo.

TV: ABC

Radio: Crimson Tide Sports Network (Play-By-Play: Chris Stewart, Color: Tyler Watts)

Sirius XM: Away 191, Home 84

Series: Alabama leads the series 6-2, with the first matchup occurring on Dec. 28, 1968.

Last meeting: Alabama defeated Missouri 34-0 in 2024. The Crimson Tide's offense started slowly but got rolling by dominating the ground game, rushing for 271 yards and four touchdowns. Alabama's defense held the Tigers under 100 yards passing as starting quarterback Brady Cook was knocked out of the matchup with an injury and Drew Pyne struggled, throwing three interceptions to the Crimson Tide secondary. Alabama limited Luther Burden II to just two receptions for 15 yards as the program got back on track after losing on the road to Tennessee.

Last time out, Alabama: Then-No. 10 Alabama football took down then-No. 16 Vanderbilt 30-14 on Saturday. Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson finished with 340 passing yards, two touchdowns and an interception (first of the season), while completing 23 of 31 pass attempts (74 percent). Running back Jam Miller rushed for 136 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries and linebacker Justin Jefferson had a forced fumble and 14 total tackles, including nine solo and one for loss. Vanderbilt rushed for 113 yards in the first quarter, but after the Crimson Tide buckled down, the Commodores had 13 in the second, seven in the third and two in the fourth.

Last time out, Missouri: The then-No. 19 Tigers had their first bye this week. Alabama will be Mizzou's second SEC opponent of the season, as the Tigers defeated South Carolina 29-20 on Sept. 20. Missouri's most recent game was a 42-6 win over UMass on Sept. 27. Star running back Ahmad Hardy dominated with 130 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 24 carries.

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HUNTER DE SIVER

Hunter De Siver is the lead basketball writer for BamaCentral and has covered Crimson Tide football since 2024. He previously distributed stories about the NFL and NBA for On SI and was a staff writer for Missouri Tigers On SI and Cowbell Corner. Before that, Hunter generated articles highlighting Crimson Tide products in the NFL and NBA for BamaCentral as an intern in 2022 and 2023. Hunter is a graduate from the University of Alabama, earning a degree in sports media in 2023.

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