Alabama Crimson Tide vs Texas Longhorns
CITI BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
21
13-1
37
14-0
Game Leaders
186
G. GilbertQB
15/40, 2 TD, 4 INT
186
58
G. McElroyQB
6/11
58
39
T. NewtonRB
14 CAR
39
116
M. Ingram IIRB
22 CAR, 2 TD
116
122
J. ShipleyWR
10 REC, 2 TD
122
23
J. JonesWR
1 REC
23
3
S. KindleLB
3
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None
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6
R. MuckelroyLB
6 SOLO
6
6
M. BarronS
5 SOLO
6
Team Stats
276
Total Yards
263
5
Turnovers
2
15
1st Downs
16
8-77
Penalties
5-38
6/17
3rd Down
2/12
0/0
4th Down
0/1
16:21
Possession
20:19
Game Information
Pasadena, CA
ABC
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 15 | 16 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-17 | 2-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 276 | 263 |
| Passing | 209 | 91 |
| Comp/Att | 17/42 | 6/12 |
| Yards per pass | 4.6 | 4.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 4 | 1 |
| Rushing | 81 | 205 |
| Rushing Attempts | 28 | 51 |
| Yards per rush | 2.9 | 4.0 |
| Penalties | 8-77 | 5-38 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 4 | 1 |
| Possession | 16:21 | 20:19 |
2026 Standings
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