AUBURN, Ala. -- No. 2 Alabama survived an early 14-0 deficit to come back and beat in-state rival Auburn, 26-21, on Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Here’s an instant analysis from the game:
How the game was won: After struggling on offense all game, Alabama drove 79 yards in 15 plays for Greg McElroy’s 3-yard touchdown pass to Roy Upchurch with 1:24 to play to take its first lead of the game.
Turning point: Auburn, leading by one, had a great chance to add to its lead with 10:37 left. The Tigers took over on the Alabama 44 after a punt, but couldn’t budge the Alabama defense. Rolando McClain’s sack of Chris Todd on third down punctuated the Crimson Tide’s stand, forcing a punt. Alabama scored the winning touchdown on its ensuing possession.
Stat of the game: Alabama was held to a total of 207 yards in the first three quarters, but put together a 79-yard drive to win the game.
Unsung hero: When Alabama needed a spark on its game-winning drive, the Crimson Tide turned to Julio Jones, who came up big with four clutch catches.
What it means: The Crimson Tide (12-0, 8-0) completed their second consecutive unbeaten regular season and will face Florida next Saturday in the SEC championship game for the right to play in the BCS National Championship Game.
Here’s an instant analysis from the game:
How the game was won: After struggling on offense all game, Alabama drove 79 yards in 15 plays for Greg McElroy’s 3-yard touchdown pass to Roy Upchurch with 1:24 to play to take its first lead of the game.
Turning point: Auburn, leading by one, had a great chance to add to its lead with 10:37 left. The Tigers took over on the Alabama 44 after a punt, but couldn’t budge the Alabama defense. Rolando McClain’s sack of Chris Todd on third down punctuated the Crimson Tide’s stand, forcing a punt. Alabama scored the winning touchdown on its ensuing possession.
Stat of the game: Alabama was held to a total of 207 yards in the first three quarters, but put together a 79-yard drive to win the game.
Unsung hero: When Alabama needed a spark on its game-winning drive, the Crimson Tide turned to Julio Jones, who came up big with four clutch catches.
What it means: The Crimson Tide (12-0, 8-0) completed their second consecutive unbeaten regular season and will face Florida next Saturday in the SEC championship game for the right to play in the BCS National Championship Game.
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