GIF recap: Breaking down the six fourth downs Alabama faced at Missouri

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) throws against Missouri Tigers cornerback Toriano Pride Jr. (2) during the second half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Alabama hasn’t been a stranger to tense moments this season.

The Crimson Tide leads the SEC with 16 fourth-down attempts, converting 10 of them for a respectable 62.5% success rate. Alabama has also seen its opponents attempt nine fourth-down tries, allowing them to convert on five occasions (55.56%). 

Last weekend’s win at Missouri featured a few do-or-die plays on both sides of the ball. Alabama went a perfect 3-for-3 on fourth-down attempts, converting on crucial moments in the fourth quarter, including a 2-yard touchdown pass from Ty Simpson to running back Daniel Hill with 3:16 remaining. 

Alabama was less successful when it came to getting Missouri’s offense off the field, allowing the Tigers to go 2-for-3 on fourth downs. However, the Tide came up with a big stop to deny a fake punt while clinging to a three-point lead with roughly seven minutes left in the game. 

Here’s a breakdown of the six fourth downs Alabama was involved in during its 27-24 win against Missouri.