PHOTOS: Alabama Survives, Defeats Texas A&M

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- The Alabama Crimson Tide fought to a gritty 31-20 win over the Texas A&M Aggies, with quarterback Keelon Russell returning to form with 311 yards and three touchdowns.

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Alabama advances to 6-2 (4-2 in the SEC) with the win over Texas A&M, setting up a playoff elimination game against the LSU Tigers on Saturday, November 7, after LSU defeated Auburn 38-17 to advance to 6-2 (3-2 in the SEC). The Tide's defense forced three turnovers on Texas A&M, including a pick-six by cornerback Dijon Lee Jr. on Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed.

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Check out the Crimson Tide's win in a photo gallery!

Alabama Survives, Advances Past Texas A&M, 31-20

Gallery Credit: Wyatt Fulton

Alabama improves to 6-2 (4-2 in SEC play) in the 2026 season. The Crimson Tide will take a bye week next week before traveling to Baton Rouge to face the LSU Tigers on Saturday, November 7.

Wyatt Fulton is the Tide 100.9 DME and Brand Manager, primarily covering Alabama Crimson Tide football and men's basketball. For more Crimson Tide coverage, follow Wyatt on X (Formerly known as Twitter) at @FultonW_.