Alabama outgained Texas A&M, dominated them analytically, yards per play, efficiency on both sides of the ball, mauled the Aggies in the running game, and were even leading in passing yards until the final cushiony drive. But, when you miss two field goals and have four turnovers, not many teams are going to win with an effective -5 for the game. The Tide, of course, was without reigning Heisman winner Bryce Young, and his backup accounted for a pitiful 12.5% 3rd down percentage in the first two quarters and three of those turnovers.
Georgia was healthy, playing at home against a lame duck coaching his team full of three-stars in a way that can only be described as “begging for a buyout”.