Texas A&M defeats No. 1 Alabama 41-38

College Station, Texas – At Speaking Engagement this spring, Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher used colorful words during his career as coach Nick Saban to declare his team beat Alabama.

He kept his promise on his first attempt since Saturday night’s vow and handed the reigning national champion the first loss since 2019 with a thrilling upheaval.

“Our team beat a really good soccer team… and that’s important to me,” said Fisher.

Seth little Made a 28 yard field goal Over time, Texas A&M surprised top-ranked Alabama 41-38, ending Crimson Tide’s winning streak in 19 games.

The victory took place on Fisher’s 56th birthday and is arguably Texas A&M’s biggest victory since Fisher took over in 2018.

“I didn’t know how to get him so I thought I should win for him as a team,” Small said.

Alabama (5-1, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) scored 21 straight points – Stopper at TD reception A 2-point conversion by Jameson Williams – take a 38-31 lead with 5 minutes left.

Texas A&M (4-2, 1-2) was shot by Zack Calzada 38. Connect with Ainias Smith for a 25-yard touchdown There are 3 minutes left. Karzada was beaten when he threw a blow and had to be helped off the pitch, but returned to the next ride after visiting a medical tent.

Calzada returned with a 17-yard pass to Isaiah Spiller after Aggie forced Punt to orchestrate a winning practice and before sending fans onto the field to celebrate Small.

“I am proud of our peers. We made parts in times of crisis, ”said Fisher.

Calzada threw 285 yards and three touchdowns as the previous save played like a star.Devon Achain 96-yard kickoff return for TD In the third quarter, the A&M defense chased Bryce Young through the night.

“It’s a great victory. It shows that we can do great things.

Smith finished with an 85-yard reception and a two-score, while Jalen Wydermyer had a 73-yard reception and a touchdown to help Aggie win.

Alabama has not lost since falling to Auburn 48-45 on November 30, 2019.

“Everyone should remember their feelings and not forget them,” Saban said.

This is the first time Saban has lost to one of his assistants after joining the game, which was perfect 24-0 in those games. He has beaten Fisher four times, which is most of his former staff.

“It doesn’t mean anything to me. Our football team is learning to play against and succeed with other great football teams, ”said Fischer of the end of his ex-assistant’s winning streak. Is important to me. “

Texas A&M also dates back to Colorado’s victory in the 2007 Independent Bowl to end Alabama’s 100-game winning streak against an unranked team and wrap up Savan’s first season.

Aggie’s entered the season in 6th place, targeting Alabama, after Crimson Tide handed them the only loss last season. But last week it seemed like a losing season for Aggie’s after a losing streak against Arkansas and Mississippi State University knocked them out of the top 25.

But this week, Aggie stopped upset to break an eight-game skid against Alabama instead of falling into a big hole. Johnny Manjiel’s stunning performance is his first win in the series since his 29-24 victory in 2012, when Crimson Tide was also ranked number one.

“We struggled for a few weeks… (but) defined by how you react to adversity,” Fisher said.

Heisman Trophy winner Manjiel was one of 106,815 fans at Kyle Field on Saturday night and saw Aggie defeat Crimson Tide for the first time at home. A&M’s first win in the series was a 20-16 win at the Cotton Bowl on January 1, 1968.

Manjiel was one of the people celebrating on the pitch on a crazy post-game night.

The 17-1 / 2-point underdog controlled this one early on, winning a 24-10 halftime lead behind two strikeouts and a great start with Calzada. A&M’s 24 points in the first half were the biggest points Alabama gave to unranked opponents before half-time during Savan’s tenure.

“There have been a lot of issues,” Saban said.

Young threw 369 yards and three touchdowns, and Williams received a 146-yard reception. Brian Robinson Jr. added 147 rushing yards.

Alabama reduced the lead to seven when Demarco Herams blocked Nick Constantinople’s punt and King Mwickta hit the punt into the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter.

However, Aggie was hit and immediately responded with theirs. Achan zigzags the two waves of defenders, showing elite speed, overtaking everyone as a track team sprinter, 31-17 with eight minutes to go.

“The hole was very big. Did that sound like me, ”Achane said.

Young then capped a 75-yard rush with a 29-yard touchdown pass to Williams and reduced the lead to 31-24. Williams placed his finger to his lips to silence the crowd after the score.

Alabama has a few cleanups to get back on track and stand a chance of defending the title. Aggie hasn’t played well over the past two weeks, so he needs to be aware that this win could mean more.

After being defeated, Alabama would certainly drop several places in the vote, and winning the defending champion should be enough to bring Aggie back into the top 25.

Alabama: Saturday night in Mississippi.

Texas A&M: Saturdays in Missouri.