Alabama Crimson Tide defeat Texas A&M Aggies 31-20: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · NCAAF · Texas A&M Aggies 20, Alabama Crimson Tide 31
The Alabama Crimson Tide beat the Texas A&M Aggies 31-20 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Texas A&M Aggies covered the spread as 13.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 49.5, with 51 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Texas A&M Aggies vs. Alabama Crimson Tide final score and game recap
The Alabama Crimson Tide led 10-7 after the first quarter. It was 17-17 at halftime. The Alabama Crimson Tide outscored the Texas A&M Aggies 14-3 in the second half, 14-0 in the fourth quarter alone. They trailed by 3 points after the third quarter and came back to win.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Marcel Reed (Texas A&M Aggies): 14/21 passing for 163 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions.
- Mario Craver (Texas A&M Aggies): 6 catches for 45 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Keelon Russell (Alabama Crimson Tide): 19/30 passing for 311 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Rico Scott (Alabama Crimson Tide): 6 catches for 156 yards.
Who covered the spread in Texas A&M Aggies vs. Alabama Crimson Tide?
The Texas A&M Aggies covered the spread as 13.5-point underdogs, losing by 11 points.
The spread opened and closed at Alabama Crimson Tide -13.5.
Did Texas A&M Aggies vs. Alabama Crimson Tide go over or under the total?
The game went over: 51 points combined against a closing total of 49.5, over by 1.5. 34 of the 51 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 50 and closed at 49.5.
How did AiQ's Texas A&M Aggies vs. Alabama Crimson Tide predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Alabama Crimson Tide to win at -575, a win (+$17.39 on a $100 bet).
Texas A&M Aggies vs. Alabama Crimson Tide game prop results: team totals, first half and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Texas A&M Aggies team total 17.5: the over, paying -104, with 20 scored.
- First-half total 25.5: the over, paying -110, with 34 points scored.
- First-quarter total 9.5: the over, paying -145, with 17 points scored.
- First-half moneyline: the first half was tied, so bets were refunded.
- First-quarter moneyline: Alabama Crimson Tide won the first quarter, paying -315.
- First-half spread: Texas A&M Aggies +7.5 covered, paying -112.
- Alabama Crimson Tide team total 31.5: the under, paying -130, with 31 scored.
Texas A&M Aggies vs. Alabama Crimson Tide odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Texas A&M Aggies at +425 and the Alabama Crimson Tide at -610. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Alabama Crimson Tide a 82% favorite. The Alabama Crimson Tide won as the favorite at -610: $16.39 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Alabama Crimson Tide, the price before the game was -575: priced below fair (−1.0% value).
The total moved down from 50 to 49.5, and the game went over.
Texas A&M Aggies and Alabama Crimson Tide betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Texas A&M Aggies 4-4 in the 2026 regular season (4-1 at home, 0-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 4 times.
This result left the Alabama Crimson Tide 6-2 in the 2026 regular season (4-1 at home, 2-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 2 times.
What's next for Texas A&M Aggies and Alabama Crimson Tide?
Next for the Texas A&M Aggies: at the South Carolina Gamecocks on Friday, November 6, 2026. Next for the Alabama Crimson Tide: at the LSU Tigers on Friday, November 6, 2026.