US EditionNo. 10 Alabama escapes Auburn with a 27-20 victory thanks to Simpson-Horton connection
Ty Simpson and Isaiah Horton combined for three red zone touchdowns, including a decisive fourth-down score, securing Alabama's spot in the SEC championship and College Football Playoff.
- On Saturday, Alabama escaped Auburn 27-20 in the Iron Bowl, advancing to face fourth-ranked Georgia next week in the SEC championship and boosting its College Football Playoff chances.
- After a fast start, Alabama scored on three of its first five possessions and led 17-0 early in the second quarter, while Isaiah Horton caught five passes for 35 yards, all three touchdowns in the red zone during the first half.
- With 3:50 remaining, Ty Simpson found Isaiah Horton on fourth-and-2 from the Auburn 6 for the decisive touchdown, despite Alabama totaling just 280 yards and Simpson completing 19 of 35 passes for 122 yards.
- Auburn likely needs to redirect its coaching search after coughing up the ball late and missing bowl eligibility in Saturday's 27-20 loss, including a fumble with 33 seconds left.
- The game featured both a big-play Tigers attack and a Bo Jackson tribute as Auburn honored 1985 Heisman Trophy winner Bo Jackson, with Malcolm Simmons catching a 64-yard touchdown and a 66-yard pass that set up a score.
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Alabama WR Tackles Ryan Williams' Biggest Critic Head-On but Admits One Issue Before Georgia Game
Even as Alabama celebrated a heart-stopping, 27-20 Iron Bowl victory, a pointed critique from a former NFL star forced one Crimson Tide receiver to publicly defend his teammate. Quarterback Ty Simpson and wide receiver Isaiah Horton were instrumental in keeping the Crimson Tides’ SEC Championship hopes alive. But sophomore Ryan Williams did not see much action, leading a certain longtime critic to question why. However, Horton came to the defens…
Hawaii Tribune-Herald
NCAA highlights: No. 10 Alabama blows lead but beats Auburn to play for SEC title
Isaiah Horton caught three touchdown passes from Ty Simpson to help visiting No. 10 Alabama survive blowing a 17-point lead to escape with a 27-20 win over rival Auburn in the Iron Bowl on Saturday night.
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
No. 10 Alabama blows lead but beats Auburn to play for SEC title
Tyler Horton caught three touchdown passes from Ty Simpson to help visiting No. 10 Alabama survive blowing a 17-point lead to escape with a 27-20 win over rival Auburn in the Iron Bowl on Saturday night.
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