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Former Alabama QB leads American Samoa to shocking win over team USA in flag football

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TDA Staff
August 15, 2026

Nov 23, 2019; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (5) reacts to a touchdown against the Western Carolina Catamounts during the second half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Taulia Tagovailoa, who started his college football career at the University of Alabama, reportedly threw five touchdowns in American Samoa’s recent win in flag football over Team USA.

The win ended Team USA’s 14-year streak of no losses.

American Samoa just ended the USA’s 14-year run without a loss. 😱

The last time USA men lost a competitive match was 2012, a silver medal finish behind Austria at the World Championships. Not anymore… #FlagFootball #IFAF #RoadToLA28 #OlympicQualifiers pic.twitter.com/NXvhz54fHL

— Int’l Fed of American Football (@IFAFMedia) August 14, 2026

Tagovailoa transferred from Alabama to Maryland after his older brother Tua Tagovailoa departed from the program. He started at quarterback for the Terrapins for several seasons and finished his career with 11,356 passing yards and 77 touchdowns.

Tagovailoa’s last football stop was in the UFL.