Week 8: Alabama holds off Texas A&M for fourth straight win

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TUSCALOOSA, AL — Alabama extended its winning streak to four games after holding off Texas A&M for a 31-27 victory at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Running back Daniel Hill continued his impressive stretch, rushing for at least two touchdowns for the fourth consecutive game to help power the Crimson Tide offense.

Quarterback Keelon Russell also remained hot, throwing for 302 yards and two touchdowns. It marked his fourth straight game with at least 300 passing yards as Alabama continued to build momentum following its only loss of the season.

Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed kept the Aggies within striking distance, throwing for 311 yards and two touchdowns while adding another score on the ground. But his three interceptions proved costly in the four-point defeat.

Reed also provided one of the game’s biggest plays with his legs, breaking loose for a 76-yard run.

The victory improved Alabama to 7-1 and kept the Crimson Tide rolling with their fourth consecutive win. Texas A&M dropped to 6-2 with the loss.

Both teams have extra time to prepare for their next conference matchups. Alabama faces LSU on Nov. 7, while Texas A&M takes on South Carolina the same day.