1. 1st quarter, 9:42, third-and-five

Alabama punts to running back Haynes on first down, but the play is blown into the backfield for a two-yard loss.

The play calling is strong for the situation when looking down and away and the Missouri alignment. Both of the Tigers’ safeties and their slot corner are lined up inside Alabama slot receiver Kendrick Law, giving the Tide the leverage advantage on the snap.

Unfortunately, two blocks are not executed well, throwing off Alabama’s blocking pattern and resulting in tackles for loss. Tight end CJ Dippre blocks the Missouri quarterback on the sideline, but the penetration forces Jaeden Roberts and running back Parker Brailsford to run up the hump, cutting off Haynes’ path to the sideline. Alabama’s Kendrick Law is known as one of the best blockers on the team, but he seems to take a strange approach to his assignment, going to the inside shoulder of his assignment instead of the outside, allowing his defender to easily come out and add to the negative game.

2. 1st Quarter, 7:03, Third and Nine

Alabama wide receiver Kobe Prentice had a challenging day as he was unable to catch any of his four targets at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday. Prentice makes moves one through three of the Crimson Tide drives to the right and runs a route right to the first down marker. Unfortunately, he can’t shoot the pass as it comes out of his outstretched hands.

Alabama’s offensive line handled a unique pressure look well, but Milroe still had to make an adjustment in the pocket based on the rush. The pass fell incomplete, but Milroe put it in the only position he could to allow Prentice to play on. A little further would be out of bounds, and a little more inward might have resulted in a disastrous interception.

3. 1st quarter, 1:37, third-and-six

Missouri’s Johnny Walker Jr. blows up Alabama’s chances to stay on the field by diving under Kadyn Proctor for a sack on third down.

Missouri only rushes three and leaves a scout for a potential scramble, but Proctor is beaten before Milroe can get to the second read when Walker Jr. gets to Milroe with 2.6 seconds left.

4. 2nd Quarter, 11:25, Third-and-16

Missouri rushes three with two linebackers sitting on the line of scrimmage in case Jalen Milroe breaks loose. Unfortunately for Alabama, the three is all it took, as Johnny Walker Jr. pulls off almost the same exact pass move, this time against Elijah Pritchett, for his second sack on third down in a row.

Alabama is behind bars due to a pending appeal. The route concept reflects the drop and distance, as three Crimson Tide receivers run vertically while the fourth sits right next to the sticks.

Those routes don’t stand a chance as Walker Jr. sacks Milroe three seconds after the snap.

5. 2nd Quarter, 4:48, Third-and-19

The Crimson Tide got to the 11-yard line, but a holding penalty held them up.

The penalty forced Alabama into another long yardage situation where conversion percentages are much lower.

Missouri rushes four, with a fifth caught between the rush and Jam Miller coverage. Jalen Milroe gets good coverage, sets his feet and throws a ball downfield to Germie Bernard. Unfortunately the pass is a little long for Bernard as it comes off the outstretched hand. With the pass falling incomplete and Alabama having to attempt a field goal, Milroe’s placement is the only place that gives Bernard a chance to make a play.

6. 3rd Quarter, 8:27, Third-and-10

The Crimson Tide return to the well and run the same play as #2 above, just on the opposite side of the field. It’s almost the same result as well.

Kobe Prentice moves from one to three in Alabama’s traveling right field formation. Prentice runs a route and beats his man, but can’t pick off Jalen Milroe’s pass as it comes off both hands this time.

Alabama’s pocket gave Milroe some nice coverage and he threw a solid catchable pass, unfortunately Prentice couldn’t haul it in and the Crimson Tide had to punt.

7. 3rd Quarter, :18, Third-and-11

This play looks like one of Jalen Milroe’s worst throws of the day, but additional context will inform you that Ryan Williams misrouted the play.

“We can’t have a replacement on a route you’re running. And sometimes he doesn’t make the throw you want or want. But there are other times when guys have to make sure they stay the course and run. runs the way they need to be run,” Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer said after the game.

The TV show clearly shows DeBoer on the sidelines frustrated with the route that was taken.

Alabama is in a two-for-two set and Missouri is rushing five. The Crimson Tide holds up decent against the rush, but a linebacker flashes in front of Milroe’s face just before the throw.

Williams was open in his route running, but communication is critical and Milroe expected the freshman to run a different pattern.

8. 4th Quarter, 12:09, Third and Four

Alabama’s starters converted just one third down on the day, and it came when the Crimson Tide was already up 27-0.

Missouri rushes five and Alabama’s defense holds up well, allowing passing routes to develop. Jalen Milroe finds Ryan Williams underneath, who helped out of the line of scrimmage with releases to Germie Bernard and Kendrick Law.

Williams takes the reception for nearly 25 yards, showing that he is one of the most electric players in college football.

9. 4th Quarter, 1:37, Third and Three

The Crimson Tide backups converted their only third-down attempt on what was the last live play of the game as Alabama took two knees to melt the clock.

Ty Simpson finds himself in the shadow of the end zone with an RPO call on his hands. Roq Montgomery sheds his block and Simpson wisely pulls the ball looking for a screen for Ty Lockwood. Missouri’s linebacker jumps into the passing lane, preventing Simpson from pulling the trigger, and instead, he smartly pulls the ball downfield to follow running back Daniel Hill through the running lane for a near first down.