What unfolded over the next three-plus hours mostly went to script as the top-ranked Crimson Tide imposed their will with an explosive passing game and a thunderous defense that capitalized on Drew Lock’s third straight shaky game.
By night’s end, the Bryant-Denny Stadium crowd had witnessed a 39-10 Alabama victory and Mizzou’s third consecutive loss.
With their record back to .500, the Tigers (3-3, 0-3 Southeastern Conference) now begin the second half of their season — but without last year’s luxury of a safe passageway to bowl eligibility. First up, a homecoming date with Memphis, followed by games against two vastly improved division foes, Kentucky and Florida.