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Crimson Tide vs Rebels Final: 59-31 - Recap

Tua Tagovailoa's 418-yard performance through the air was the key in Alabama's 59-31 win over Ole Miss on Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

The Crimson Tide won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -37.5-point spread. OVER bettors were rewarded when the final score pointed to an OVER play.

Tua Tagovailoa completed 26 of 36 pass attempts for 418 yards for the Crimson Tide in the win.

John Rhys Plumlee rushed for 109 yards for Ole Miss, while Jerrion Ealy added 68 yards. John Rhys Plumlee threw for 141 yards for the Rebels, while receivers Jonathan Mingo and Elijah Moore had 74 and 40 yards respectively.

Alabama outgained Ole Miss 573-476 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 28-25 by the Crimson Tide.

Ole Miss led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 30:23-29:37 split in that important category.

Next game, Alabama takes its act on the road to face Texas A&M looking for another win. For Ole Miss, they head home to face Vanderbilt.