On quarterback Ty Simpson: He was far from perfect, but he made some high-level throws in important moments. Simpson also displayed the grit needed to push Alabama over the edge in a tight game. Simpson finished 23 of 31 (74%) for 200 yards and three touchdowns.

"A lot of respect for Coach [Eli] Drinkwitz and what these guys are doing here at Missouri, but we did the job. We got the job done," Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer said after the game. "Even though we made some plays in critical moments at the end we also could've done a better job, I think, of putting the game away at other times."

The Alabama defense did a great job of stopping the Missouri running game. Missouri had a game plan to make Ryan Williams and Germie Bernard ineffective. They succeeded at this, but the Tide were able to turn to other playmakers to include Daniel Hill, Kevin Riley, Lotzeir Brooks, and Isaiah Horton.

No. 8 Alabama survived at No. 14 Missouri 27-24 on Saturday behind three touchdowns from quarterback Ty Simpson.

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer has updated the status of two injured Crimson Tide players in the Missouri win.

Ty Simpson and Alabama escaped for a 27-24 rollercoaster win over Missouri and Beau Pribula. Here's what Eli Drinkwitz had to say about Alabama.

Ty Simpson threw for 200 yards and three touchdowns, leading eighth-ranked Alabama to a 27-24 victory over No. 14 Missouri.

The Alabama Crimson Tide escaped Missouri on Saturday with a 27-24 victory over the Tigers. Ty Simpson threw for 200 yards and three touchdowns as the quarterback continues to play at a very high level.

As for the third and final name, Brooks was Alabama's leading receiver in the win vs. Missouri, hauling in four total receptions for 58 yards, while also returning two kickoffs for 36 yards. This stat line for Brooks tied his totals from the UL Monroe game for a season-high.