Alabama Texas Football Score: Crimson Tide Upset by Longhorns 45-23

The Alabama Crimson Tide were upset by the Texas Longhorns 45-23 on Saturday night at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers threw for 312 yards and four touchdowns, while running back Bijan Robinson rushed for 137 yards and two touchdowns.

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Alabama quarterback Bryce Young threw for 257 yards and two touchdowns, but he was also intercepted twice.

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The game was close throughout the first half, with the teams tied at 13 at halftime. But Texas took control in the third quarter, scoring 24

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The loss was a major upset for Alabama, which was ranked No. 3 in the AP Top 25 poll coming into the game.

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Texas' offense was the difference in the game. Ewers and Robinson were both excellent, and the Longhorns were able to move the ball

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Alabama's defense was a major disappointment. The Crimson Tide were unable to get pressure on Ewers,

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Alabama's special teams also contributed to the loss. The Crimson Tide had a punt blocked, and they also had

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