Texas A&M vs Alabama: Score, Highlights, Stats & Recap (October 24, 2026)

No. 13 Alabama beat Texas A&M 31-20 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa. The Crimson Tide trailed 20-17 entering the fourth quarter and then scored 14 unanswered points to win their homecoming game.

Texas A&M vs Alabama: Final Score

• Venue: Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Kickoff: 2:30 p.m. CT (3:30 p.m. ET)
• TV: ABC
• Records after the game: Alabama 6-2 (4-2 SEC), Texas A&M 4-4 (1-4 SEC)

How the Game Played Out

• First quarter: On the Aggies' first possession, Alabama's Dijon Lee Jr. intercepted Marcel Reed and returned it 39 yards for a touchdown. Alabama led 10-7 after one quarter.
• Second quarter: Texas A&M took the lead and the teams went to halftime tied at 17-17.
• Third quarter: The Aggies scored a field goal to take a 20-17 lead into the fourth, but Reed mishandled a fourth-down snap late in the quarter.
• Fourth quarter: Alabama scored two touchdowns and held Texas A&M to just 15 yards over the final 15 minutes.

Key Players

Alabama

• Keelon Russell, quarterback: 311 passing yards and 3 touchdowns
• Rico Scott, wide receiver: 6 catches for 156 yards
• Marshall Pritchett and Kaleb Edwards: fourth-quarter touchdown catches
• Dijon Lee Jr., defensive back: 39-yard interception return for a touchdown

Texas A&M

• Marcel Reed, quarterback: accounted for both Aggie touchdowns, one rushing and one passing to Mario Craver
• The Aggies rushed for 115 yards but committed three turnovers

Why Alabama Won

Alabama won the fourth quarter 14-0, forced three turnovers, and had a quarterback who delivered several big plays. The Aggies' offense stalled with a series of three-and-out drives after taking the lead.

Season Context

• Alabama had lost two straight before this win and improved to 6-2.
• Texas A&M entered 4-3 and now sits 1-4 in SEC play.
• It was the teams' first meeting since 2023, when Alabama won 26-20 in College Station. It was also Alabama's 105th Homecoming game.

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What's Next?

Check the SEC schedule for each team's next game, including kickoff times and TV channels.

Where to Watch

The game aired on ABC, with streaming available on the ESPN app, ESPN.com, and live TV services that carry ABC.

Sources and Live Scores

• Alabama Athletics: Fourth-quarter performance guides Alabama past Texas A&M
• Austin American-Statesman: Texas A&M vs Alabama game score
• FOX 26: Texas A&M falls 31-20 to Alabama
• Fan Stream Sports: Texas A&M collapses against Alabama
• Fox Sports: How to watch Texas A&M vs Alabama
• Yahoo Sports: Texas A&M faces Alabama
• SEC Sports
• Alabama Athletics
• Texas A&M Athletics

FAQ

What was the score of Texas A&M vs Alabama? Alabama won 31-20.

What channel was the Alabama game on? ABC.

What time did the game start? 2:30 p.m. CT (3:30 p.m. ET) on October 24.

Who is Texas A&M's quarterback? Marcel Reed.

Who is Alabama's quarterback? Keelon Russell.

What is Alabama's record? 6-2 overall and 4-2 in the SEC.

Last updated: October 25, 2026. Scores and standings can change, so check ESPN for the latest.

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