If you were to compile a list of generalized goals that a team must achieve in order to have a chance against this year’s Alabama team, things like “hold their offense to 109 rushing yards” and “control time of possession” would likely be up there. Unfortunately for us, things like “don’t be -2 in the turnover battle” and “impact their passing game in any discernible way so that it does not resemble a leisurely game of pitch-and-catch” are important ones as well.
YES, WE OUTGAINED ALABAMA ON THE GROUND
We did that. Rushing yards, and yards per carry:
Texas A&M: 130, Alabama 109
Texas A&M 4.