Alabama tops Missouri, ends 15-game home streak; climbs to No. 6

Alabama beat Missouri 27-24 on Saturday at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri, snapping Missouri's 15-game home winning streak and moving the Crimson Tide up in the coaches poll. The road victory was Alabama's third straight over ranked SEC opponents and extended a winning streak that began after the season-opening loss to Florida State.

Quarterback Ty Simpson led Alabama's offense, completing 23 of 31 passes for 200 yards and three touchdowns. Freshman Lotzeir Brooks was the team's leading receiver against Missouri, catching four passes for 58 yards and returning two kickoffs for 36 yards. On defense, senior defensive end LT Overton finished with six tackles, including 1.5 sacks and 1.5 tackles for loss.

The tightly contested game preserved Alabama's momentum in a season that had looked uncertain after the opener. The Crimson Tide have since recorded wins over ranked opponents and have climbed to No. 6 in the coaches poll. The AP poll was scheduled for release later Sunday.

Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer credited the team's preparation and resiliency after the game and cautioned that challenges remain. He relayed that injured players would be evaluated through their concussion...