Instant Analysis: No. 1 Alabama 24, Texas A&M 20

The BamaCentral staff breaks down Alabama's close victory over Texas A&M.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — It came down to the final play, but No. 1 Alabama escaped Bryant-Denny Stadium with an unscathed record on Saturday night in a 24-20 win over Texas A&M.

Playing without star quarterback Bryce Young, Alabama's offense was carried in large part by running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who racked up 154 yards on 21 carries. Jalen Milroe started in relief of the injured Young, and threw for 111 yards and three touchdowns while adding 83 yards rushing to go with it.

Alabama struggled turning the ball over, giving away four turnovers to the Aggies while securing one interception of its own on the defensive side.

The Crimson Tide got pressure on Texas A&M quarterback Haynes King all night, totaling 14 quarterback pressures with eight coming from linebacker Will Anderson alone. Alabama recorded three sacks as well, two of which came from linebacker Dallas Turner.

After two missed field goals from Will Reichard in the second half, Alabama's defense faced a winner-take-all play from the 2-yard-line with three seconds left. Cornerback Terrion Arnold broke King's pass up, leading to the Alabama victory. 

Alabama (6-0, 3-0) faces a very difficult challenge next week in Knoxville against eight-ranked and undefeated Tennessee.

Check out the video above where Joey Blackwell, Katie Windham and Blake Byler break down Alabama's 24-20 win over Texas A&M from Bryant-Denny Stadium.

See Also:

• No. 1 Alabama Escapes Texas A&M in Thrilling Fashion 
• Turnovers Prove Consequential in Alabama's Narrow Victory
• Alabama's Pressure Paid Off Against Texas A&M
• Jahmyr Gibbs Runs Wild When Alabama Offense Needed Him Most