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Preseason Week 1: Nebraska Cornhuskers at Alabama Crimson Tide

August 16, 2025
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Bryant Denny Stadium (Tuscaloosa, AL) Attendance: 68,431 (68%)
NEB has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 3-Todd Watkins kicks 60 yards from ALA 35 to NEB 5. 12-Donald Norman to NEB 25 for 20 yards. Tackle by 37-Robert Macias.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NEB 25 (14:57) 6-Gary Thomas pass Pass knocked down by 55-David Dietz. incomplete, intended for 44-Rafael Vaughn.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
2-10-NEB 25 (14:55) 6-Gary Thomas sacked at NEB 15 for -10 yards (77-Thomas Freund). Sack allowed by 65-Micheal Abraham. ALA 99-Henry Seawell was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
3-20-NEB 15 (14:21) 6-Gary Thomas pass Pass knocked down by 26-Morris Lowry. incomplete, intended for 12-Donald Norman.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Post
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
4-20-NEB 15 (14:18) 8-Devin Graves punts 49 yards to ALA 36. Fair Catch by 2-Alvin Strain.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ALA 36 (14:11) 12-Thomas Stinson pass incomplete, intended for 80-Sheldon Davis.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
2-10-ALA 36 (14:09) 35-Jimmie Treece ran to ALA 47 for 11 yards. Tackle by 42-James Hawkins.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak
1-10-ALA 47 (13:24) 12-Thomas Stinson pass complete to 88-Michael Stella to NEB 49 for 4 yards. Tackle by 53-Allen McGuire.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz - Pass Key
2-6-NEB 49 (12:40) 49-Clifton Richards ran to NEB 39 for 10 yards. Tackle by 98-Joey Houston.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Sweep Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
1-10-NEB 39 (11:53) 12-Thomas Stinson pass Pass knocked down by 99-Peter Paradis. incomplete, intended for 86-John Cousins.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Run Key
2-10-NEB 39 (11:50) 12-Thomas Stinson pass complete to 86-John Cousins to NEB 34 for 5 yards. Tackle by 53-Allen McGuire.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
3-5-NEB 34 (11:07) 35-Jimmie Treece ran to NEB 15 for 19 yards. Tackle by 98-Joey Houston.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
1-10-NEB 15 (10:28) 27-Louis Crowder ran to NEB 6 for 9 yards. Tackle by 31-Edward Dickman.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Sweep Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Pass Key
2-1-NEB 6 (9:53) 49-Clifton Richards ran to NEB 4 for 1 yards. Tackle by 55-Edward Robinson. NEB 61-Ramiro Sawyer was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
1-4-NEB 4 (9:14) 11-James Jackson pass Pass knocked down by 29-Charles Tickle. incomplete, intended for 81-Glenn Egan.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak - Run Key
2-4-NEB 4 (9:11) 49-Clifton Richards ran for 4 yards. TOUCHDOWN! ALA 6 NEB 0
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
(9:08) Extra point GOOD by 3-Todd Watkins. ALA 7 NEB 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:08) 3-Todd Watkins kicks 69 yards from ALA 35 to NEB -4. 12-Donald Norman to NEB 23 for 27 yards. Tackle by 37-Robert Macias.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NEB 23 (9:04) 6-Gary Thomas pass Pass knocked down by 42-Martin Brown. incomplete, intended for 82-Juan Kier.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
2-10-NEB 23 (9:02) 6-Gary Thomas pass complete to 82-Juan Kier to NEB 26 for 3 yards. Tackle by 22-John Harter. Pressure by 54-Kory Simms.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
3-7-NEB 26 (8:17) 6-Gary Thomas pass complete to 83-Arthur Haas to NEB 29 for 3 yards. Tackle by 91-Mario Brown.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Post Flags
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Pass Key
4-4-NEB 29 (7:35) 8-Devin Graves punts 50 yards to ALA 21. Fair Catch by 2-Alvin Strain.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ALA 21 (7:28) 12-Thomas Stinson pass complete to 80-Sheldon Davis to ALA 25 for 4 yards. Tackle by 28-Michael Gardner.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside - Pass Key
2-6-ALA 25 (6:44) 27-Louis Crowder ran to ALA 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 53-Allen McGuire.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
3-3-ALA 28 (6:02) 11-James Jackson pass Pass knocked down by 53-Allen McGuire. incomplete, intended for 86-John Cousins.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
4-3-ALA 28 (6:00) 8-Dennis Williams punts 48 yards to NEB 24. Fair Catch by 12-Donald Norman. ALA 51-Glen Stewart was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NEB 24 (5:54) 6-Gary Thomas sacked at NEB 16 for -8 yards (52-Johnny McElhaney). Sack allowed by 62-Nicholas Tedesco.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
2-18-NEB 16 (5:12) (Hot Read) 6-Gary Thomas pass complete to 45-Timothy Bigler to NEB 18 for 3 yards. Tackle by 57-Tony George.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz - Pass Key
3-15-NEB 18 (4:30) 6-Gary Thomas pass Pass knocked down by 7-Donald Elwood. incomplete, intended for 11-Robert Brown. Pressure by 52-Johnny McElhaney. 7-Donald Elwood got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Slot WR Cross
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz - Pass Key
4-15-NEB 18 (4:26) 8-Devin Graves punts 47 yards to ALA 35. Fair Catch by 2-Alvin Strain.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ALA 35 (4:19) 12-Thomas Stinson pass Pass knocked down by 98-Joey Houston. incomplete, intended for 80-Sheldon Davis.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
2-10-ALA 35 (4:15) PENALTY - False Start (ALA 49-Clifton Richards)
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Counter Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
2-15-ALA 30 (4:15) 12-Thomas Stinson pass complete to 35-Jimmie Treece to ALA 36 for 6 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 99-Peter Paradis.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
3-9-ALA 36 (3:28) 11-James Jackson pass Pass knocked down by 28-Michael Gardner. incomplete, intended for 87-Terrence Berger.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big Backfield Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Run Key
4-9-ALA 36 (3:25) 8-Dennis Williams punts 44 yards to NEB 20. Fair Catch by 12-Donald Norman.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NEB 20 (3:19) 6-Gary Thomas pass complete to 83-Arthur Haas to NEB 25 for 5 yards. Tackle by 7-Donald Elwood.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal PA Rollout
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 MLB Blitz - Pass Key
2-5-NEB 25 (2:35) 6-Gary Thomas pass complete to 86-Al Morris to NEB 30 for 4 yards. Tackle by 57-Tony George.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
3-1-NEB 30 (1:57) 44-Rafael Vaughn ran to NEB 27 for -3 yards. Tackle by 54-Kory Simms.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz - Pass Key
4-4-NEB 27 (1:17) 8-Devin Graves punts 46 yards to ALA 27. 2-Alvin Strain to ALA 27 for 1 yards. Tackle by 84-Manuel Seger.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ALA 27 (1:09) 35-Jimmie Treece ran to ALA 32 for 4 yards. Tackle by 99-Peter Paradis.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-6-ALA 32 (0:26) 12-Thomas Stinson pass complete to 27-Louis Crowder to ALA 43 for 11 yards. Tackle by 48-Edward Stanley. ALA 27-Louis Crowder was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
End of first quarter.
1-10-ALA 43 (15:00) 11-James Jackson pass incomplete, dropped by 89-Albert Williams. The coverage on that play was extremely tight. PENALTY - Pass Interference (NEB 39-Thomas Johnson)
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
1-10-ALA 50 (14:58) PENALTY - False Start (ALA 62-Tyler Bates)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
1-15-ALA 45 (14:58) 12-Thomas Stinson pass complete to 35-Jimmie Treece to ALA 47 for 2 yards. Tackle by 53-Allen McGuire. ALA 65-Edward Dyar was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
2-13-ALA 47 (14:14) 27-Louis Crowder ran to ALA 49 for 2 yards. Tackle by 98-Joey Houston.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside - Run Key
3-11-ALA 49 (13:29) 12-Thomas Stinson pass incomplete, dropped by 14-Anthony Davis.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak - Pass Key
4-11-ALA 49 (13:26) 8-Dennis Williams punts 51 yards to NEB 0.4-11-ALA 49 (13:26) 8-Dennis Williams punts 51 yards to NEB 0. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NEB 20 (13:18) 44-Rafael Vaughn ran to NEB 27 for 7 yards. Tackle by 42-Martin Brown. NEB 62-Nicholas Tedesco was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz - Pass Key
2-3-NEB 27 (12:36) 6-Gary Thomas pass complete to 45-Timothy Bigler to NEB 26 for a short loss. Tackle by 59-Walter McNeal.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man QB Spy - Pass Key
3-4-NEB 26 (11:58) 6-Gary Thomas pass INTERCEPTED by 22-John Harter at NEB 28. 22-John Harter to NEB 27 for 0 yards. Tackle by 82-Juan Kier.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-NEB 27 (11:56) 35-Jimmie Treece ran to NEB 23 for 4 yards. Tackle by 53-Allen McGuire.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Sweep Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
2-6-NEB 23 (11:18) 27-Louis Crowder ran to NEB 16 for 7 yards. Tackle by 28-Michael Gardner. NEB 39-Thomas Johnson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. NEB 28-Michael Gardner was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Pass Key
1-10-NEB 16 (10:36) 35-Jimmie Treece ran to NEB 11 for 6 yards. Tackle by 98-Joey Houston.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz - Run Key
2-4-NEB 11 (10:01) 35-Jimmie Treece ran to NEB 2 for 8 yards. Tackle by 42-James Hawkins. NEB 48-Edward Stanley was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Run Key
1-2-NEB 2 (9:23) 27-Louis Crowder ran to NEB 6 for -3 yards. Tackle by 99-Peter Paradis. 49-Clifton Richards missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Run Key
2-6-NEB 6 (8:44) 27-Louis Crowder ran to NEB 7 for -1 yards. Tackle by 98-Joey Houston.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Timeout ALA
3-7-NEB 7 (8:09) 12-Thomas Stinson pass complete to 27-Louis Crowder to NEB 9 for -2 yards. Tackle by 29-Charles Tickle. ALA 71-Jeffrey McNeeley was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz - Pass Key
4-9-NEB 9 (7:35) 3-Todd Watkins 27 yard field goal is GOOD. ALA 10 NEB 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:32) 3-Todd Watkins kicks 68 yards from ALA 35 to NEB -3. 12-Donald Norman to NEB 17 for 20 yards. Tackle by 37-Robert Macias.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NEB 17 (7:29) 6-Gary Thomas pass complete to 82-Juan Kier to NEB 23 for 7 yards. Tackle by 22-John Harter.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz - Pass Key
2-3-NEB 23 (6:54) 6-Gary Thomas sacked at NEB 16 for -7 yards (99-Henry Seawell). Sack allowed by 72-William Martin.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Run Key
3-11-NEB 16 (6:13) 6-Gary Thomas pass complete to 82-Juan Kier to NEB 21 for 4 yards. Tackle by 2-Alvin Strain.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man QB Spy - Pass Key
4-6-NEB 21 (5:26) PENALTY - False Start (NEB 49-Patrick Coker)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
4-11-NEB 16 (5:26) 8-Devin Graves punts 50 yards to ALA 35. Fair Catch by 2-Alvin Strain.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ALA 35 (5:20) 12-Thomas Stinson pass complete to 49-Clifton Richards to ALA 40 for 5 yards. Tackle by 53-Allen McGuire.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big Backfield Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
2-5-ALA 40 (4:37) 27-Louis Crowder ran to ALA 45 for 5 yards. Tackle by 29-Charles Tickle. 87-Terrence Berger completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
3-1-ALA 45 (3:54) 12-Thomas Stinson pass complete to 86-John Cousins to ALA 47 for 2 yards. Tackle by 39-Thomas Johnson. 86-John Cousins breaks down the CB. ALA 86-John Cousins was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz - Run Key
1-10-ALA 47 (3:13) 35-Jimmie Treece ran to NEB 47 for 6 yards. Tackle by 42-James Hawkins.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Cover 2 - Pass Key
2-4-NEB 47 (2:38) 12-Thomas Stinson pass INTERCEPTED by 28-Michael Gardner at NEB 43. 28-Michael Gardner to ALA 34 for 23 yards. Tackle by 89-Albert Williams.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-ALA 34 (2:31) 44-Rafael Vaughn ran to ALA 29 for 5 yards. Tackle by 1-Elwood Allen.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-5-ALA 29 (2:00) 6-Gary Thomas pass complete to 83-Arthur Haas to ALA 12 for 17 yards. Tackle by 55-David Dietz.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-ALA 12 (1:23) 6-Gary Thomas pass Pass knocked down by 40-Wilfred Schaefer. incomplete, intended for 83-Arthur Haas. Pressure by 99-Henry Seawell. PENALTY - Pass Interference (ALA 1-Elwood Allen)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz - Pass Key
1-5-ALA 5 (1:19) 6-Gary Thomas sacked at ALA 13 for -8 yards (50-Israel Shelton)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
Timeout NEB
2-13-ALA 13 (1:14) 6-Gary Thomas pass Pass knocked down by 1-Elwood Allen. incomplete, intended for 86-Al Morris.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
3-13-ALA 13 (1:12) 6-Gary Thomas pass incomplete, intended for 12-Donald Norman.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
4-13-ALA 13 (1:10) 28-Michael Gardner 31 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Left)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-ALA 20 (1:07) 35-Jimmie Treece ran to ALA 26 for 6 yards. Tackle by 28-Michael Gardner.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Counter Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
2-4-ALA 26 (0:25) 27-Louis Crowder ran to ALA 29 for 3 yards. Tackle by 54-Chester Appleton.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Sweep Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz - Run Key
End of half.
(15:00) 48-Edward Stanley kicks 54 yards from NEB 35 to ALA 11. 81-Glenn Egan to ALA 23 for 13 yards. Tackle by 84-Manuel Seger.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-ALA 23 (14:58) 64-Lawrence Harrison ran to ALA 31 for 8 yards. Tackle by 78-Donald Twitty. If the defense doesn't start mixing up their plays a bit more we might see more big gains like that one.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
2-2-ALA 31 (14:23) 11-James Jackson pass complete to 14-Anthony Davis to ALA 44 for 13 yards. Tackle by 97-Jordan Adrian.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
1-10-ALA 44 (13:37) 27-Louis Crowder ran to ALA 47 for 3 yards. Tackle by 54-Chester Appleton. NEB 78-Donald Twitty was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Run Key
2-7-ALA 47 (13:01) 27-Louis Crowder ran to ALA 49 for 1 yards. Tackle by 57-Benjamin Brunswick.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz - Pass Key
3-6-ALA 49 (12:25) 11-James Jackson pass complete to 89-Albert Williams to NEB 49 for 2 yards. Tackle by 36-Milton Nielsen.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Pass Key
4-3-NEB 49 (11:43) 8-Dennis Williams punts 42 yards to NEB 7. Fair Catch by 12-Donald Norman.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NEB 7 (11:36) 15-Brian Tharp pass INTERCEPTED by 42-Martin Brown at NEB 16. 42-Martin Brown to NEB 15 for 1 yards. Tackle by 12-Donald Norman.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-NEB 15 (11:32) 11-James Jackson pass incomplete, intended for 81-Glenn Egan.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside - Pass Key
2-10-NEB 15 (11:29) 11-James Jackson pass Pass knocked down by 29-Charles Tickle. incomplete, intended for 81-Glenn Egan.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak - Pass Key
3-10-NEB 15 (11:26) 27-Louis Crowder ran to NEB 7 for 8 yards. Tackle by 54-Chester Appleton. PENALTY - Holding (ALA 66-John Hoch) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
4-2-NEB 7 (11:23) 3-Todd Watkins 26 yard field goal is GOOD. ALA 13 NEB 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(11:20) 3-Todd Watkins kicks 59 yards from ALA 35 to NEB 6. 12-Donald Norman to NEB 25 for 19 yards. Tackle by 88-Michael Stella.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NEB 25 (11:17) 15-Brian Tharp pass incomplete, dropped by 17-James Simmers. The coverage on that play was extremely tight. Pressure by 70-Joseph Henderson.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Slot WR Cross
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal OLBs Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-NEB 25 (11:14) 15-Brian Tharp pass Pass knocked down by 26-Morris Lowry. incomplete, intended for 26-Anthony Williams.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
3-10-NEB 25 (11:09) 15-Brian Tharp pass Pass knocked down by 26-Morris Lowry. incomplete, intended for 84-Manuel Seger.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man QB Spy - Pass Key
4-10-NEB 25 (11:07) 8-Devin Graves punts 49 yards to ALA 26. 81-Glenn Egan to ALA 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 49-Patrick Coker.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ALA 32 (10:59) 11-James Jackson pass complete to 27-Louis Crowder to ALA 48 for 16 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 36-Milton Nielsen.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
1-10-ALA 48 (10:21) 27-Louis Crowder ran to NEB 36 for 16 yards. Tackle by 49-Patrick Coker. NEB 48-Edward Stanley was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak
1-10-NEB 36 (9:38) 27-Louis Crowder ran to NEB 32 for 4 yards. Tackle by 54-Chester Appleton.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Sweep Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Run Key
2-6-NEB 32 (9:00) 11-James Jackson pass complete to 81-Glenn Egan to NEB 24 for 8 yards. Tackle by 29-Charles Tickle. Great move by 81-Glenn Egan to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
1-10-NEB 24 (8:16) 11-James Jackson pass complete to 89-Albert Williams to NEB 10 for 14 yards. Tackle by 54-Chester Appleton.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside - Pass Key
1-10-NEB 10 (7:33) 11-James Jackson pass complete to 88-Michael Stella for 10 yards. TOUCHDOWN! ALA 19 NEB 0
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside - Pass Key
(7:30) Extra point GOOD by 3-Todd Watkins. ALA 20 NEB 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:30) 3-Todd Watkins kicks 67 yards from ALA 35 to NEB -2. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NEB 25 (7:30) 15-Brian Tharp pass Pass knocked down by 59-Walter McNeal. incomplete, intended for 86-Al Morris. Pressure by 70-Joseph Henderson.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-NEB 25 (7:26) 15-Brian Tharp pass complete to 84-Manuel Seger to NEB 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 37-Robert Macias. 84-Manuel Seger did some fancy footwork there. PENALTY - Pass Interference (ALA 37-Robert Macias)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-NEB 30 (7:22) 26-Anthony Williams ran to NEB 34 for 4 yards. Tackle by 40-Wilfred Schaefer.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz - Pass Key
2-6-NEB 34 (6:39) 15-Brian Tharp pass incomplete, intended for 17-James Simmers. Pressure by 99-Henry Seawell. I think that ball started to slip out of his hand as he threw it.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
3-6-NEB 34 (6:35) 15-Brian Tharp pass Pass knocked down by 37-Robert Macias. incomplete, intended for 12-Donald Norman.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
4-6-NEB 34 (6:32) 8-Devin Graves punts 71 yards to ALA -5. PENALTY - Holding (NEB 71-James Seeger)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
4-16-NEB 24 (6:24) 8-Devin Graves punts 54 yards to ALA 22. 81-Glenn Egan to ALA 37 for 16 yards. Tackle by 67-Brandon Coe. ALA 88-Michael Stella was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ALA 37 (6:14) 11-James Jackson pass incomplete, dropped by 87-Terrence Berger. The coverage on that play was extremely tight.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak - Pass Key
2-10-ALA 37 (6:11) 27-Louis Crowder ran to ALA 38 for 1 yards. Tackle by 54-Chester Appleton.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Sweep Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Run Key
3-9-ALA 38 (5:29) 11-James Jackson pass complete to 27-Louis Crowder to ALA 45 for 7 yards. Tackle by 96-Jonathan Green.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside - Pass Key
Timeout ALA
4-2-ALA 45 (4:57) 8-Dennis Williams punts 45 yards to NEB 10. ALA 68-Richard Kelly was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NEB 10 (4:50) 15-Brian Tharp pass Pass knocked down by 79-Robert Wright. incomplete, intended for 84-Manuel Seger.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
2-10-NEB 10 (4:47) 26-Anthony Williams ran to NEB 14 for 4 yards. Tackle by 42-Martin Brown.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man QB Spy - Pass Key
3-6-NEB 14 (4:08) 26-Anthony Williams ran to NEB 19 for 5 yards. Tackle by 94-James Nix.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
4-1-NEB 19 (3:32) 8-Devin Graves punts 47 yards to ALA 33. 81-Glenn Egan to ALA 39 for 6 yards. Tackle by 49-Patrick Coker. 42-Martin Brown missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ALA 39 (3:24) 11-James Jackson pass Pass knocked down by 29-Charles Tickle. incomplete, intended for 88-Michael Stella.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-ALA 39 (3:20) 11-James Jackson pass complete to 87-Terrence Berger to ALA 48 for 9 yards. Tackle by 96-Jonathan Green.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside - Pass Key
3-1-ALA 48 (2:46) 27-Louis Crowder ran to NEB 42 for 9 yards. Tackle by 68-Donald Stoker. You can tell that the offense is starting to figure out how to beat that defensive play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Run Key
1-10-NEB 42 (2:03) 27-Louis Crowder ran to NEB 43 for -1 yards. Tackle by 96-Jonathan Green.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Run Key
2-11-NEB 43 (1:20) 11-James Jackson pass complete to 81-Glenn Egan to NEB 40 for 4 yards. Tackle by 29-Charles Tickle. Great move by 81-Glenn Egan to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
3-7-NEB 40 (0:36) 27-Louis Crowder ran to NEB 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 29-Charles Tickle. You can tell that the offense is starting to figure out how to beat that defensive play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz - Run Key
1-10-NEB 32 (0:02) 27-Louis Crowder ran to NEB 30 for 2 yards. Tackle by 78-Donald Twitty.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Run Key
End of third quarter.
2-8-NEB 30 (15:00) 89-Albert Williams ran to NEB 32 for -2 yards. Tackle by 97-Jordan Adrian.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak - Run Key
3-10-NEB 32 (14:26) 27-Louis Crowder ran to NEB 30 for 2 yards. Tackle by 55-Edward Robinson.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Sweep Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Run Key
4-8-NEB 30 (13:40) 3-Todd Watkins 49 yard field goal is GOOD. ALA 23 NEB 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(13:37) 3-Todd Watkins kicks 70 yards from ALA 35 to NEB -5. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NEB 25 (13:37) 15-Brian Tharp sacked at NEB 15 for -10 yards (94-James Nix) ALA 94-James Nix was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
2-20-NEB 15 (13:00) 15-Brian Tharp pass Pass knocked down by 50-Israel Shelton. incomplete, intended for 86-Al Morris.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
3-20-NEB 15 (12:57) 15-Brian Tharp pass INTERCEPTED by 59-Walter McNeal at NEB 26. 59-Walter McNeal to NEB 26 for 0 yards. Tackle by 86-Al Morris. Pressure by 99-Henry Seawell. NEB 12-Donald Norman was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-NEB 26 (12:53) 11-James Jackson pass complete to 14-Anthony Davis to NEB 8 for 18 yards. Tackle by 48-Edward Stanley.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak - Pass Key
1-8-NEB 8 (12:11) 27-Louis Crowder ran to NEB 6 for 2 yards. Tackle by 54-Chester Appleton.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Run Key
2-6-NEB 6 (11:38) 27-Louis Crowder ran to NEB 4 for 2 yards. Tackle by 54-Chester Appleton. NEB 97-Jordan Adrian was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Run Key
3-4-NEB 4 (11:04) 27-Louis Crowder ran to NEB 5 for -1 yards. Tackle by 78-Donald Twitty.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Cover 2 - Run Key
4-5-NEB 5 (10:28) 3-Todd Watkins 23 yard field goal is GOOD. ALA 26 NEB 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(10:26) 3-Todd Watkins kicks 61 yards from ALA 35 to NEB 4. 84-Manuel Seger to NEB 28 for 25 yards. Tackle by 42-Martin Brown.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NEB 28 (10:22) 15-Brian Tharp pass Pass knocked down by 42-Martin Brown. incomplete, intended for 17-James Simmers.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Pass Key
2-10-NEB 28 (10:19) 15-Brian Tharp pass complete to 86-Al Morris to NEB 31 for 3 yards. Tackle by 37-Robert Macias. 86-Al Morris breaks down the CB. Pressure by 93-James Powers.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
3-7-NEB 31 (9:54) 15-Brian Tharp pass incomplete, intended for 17-James Simmers. Pressure by 73-Marcel Reese.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz - Pass Key
4-7-NEB 31 (9:49) 8-Devin Graves punts 49 yards to ALA 20. Fair Catch by 81-Glenn Egan.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ALA 20 (9:42) 27-Louis Crowder ran to ALA 30 for 10 yards. Tackle by 31-Edward Dickman. PENALTY - Holding (ALA 60-Jacob Rodriguez)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside - Run Key
1-20-ALA 10 (9:39) 27-Louis Crowder ran to ALA 12 for 2 yards. Tackle by 78-Donald Twitty.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside - Run Key
2-18-ALA 12 (9:06) 27-Louis Crowder ran to ALA 34 for 22 yards. Tackle by 49-Patrick Coker. NEB 48-Edward Stanley was injured on the play. NEB 55-Edward Robinson was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Cover 2 - Run Key
1-10-ALA 34 (8:24) 27-Louis Crowder ran to ALA 45 for 11 yards. Tackle by 29-Charles Tickle. You can tell that the offense is starting to figure out how to beat that defensive play. ALA 68-Richard Kelly was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Run Key
1-10-ALA 45 (7:46) 27-Louis Crowder ran to ALA 45 for 1 yards. Tackle by 78-Donald Twitty.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside - Run Key
2-9-ALA 45 (7:07) 27-Louis Crowder ran to ALA 50 for 5 yards. Tackle by 97-Jordan Adrian.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside - Run Key
3-5-ALA 50 (6:28) 27-Louis Crowder ran to NEB 40 for 11 yards. Tackle by 20-Paul Killough. I think the defense might be using that play a bit too frequently. ALA 81-Glenn Egan was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz - Run Key
1-10-NEB 40 (5:44) 27-Louis Crowder ran to NEB 31 for 9 yards. Tackle by 20-Paul Killough. If the defense doesn't start mixing up their plays a bit more we might see more big gains like that one.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz - Run Key
2-1-NEB 31 (5:03) 27-Louis Crowder ran to NEB 33 for -2 yards. Tackle by 54-Chester Appleton.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz - Run Key
3-3-NEB 33 (4:19) 89-Albert Williams ran to NEB 25 for 8 yards. 89-Albert Williams FUMBLES (49-Patrick Coker) recovered by NEB-36-Milton Nielsen at NEB 23. Tackle by 89-Albert Williams. 29-Charles Tickle was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
1-10-NEB 23 (4:14) 15-Brian Tharp sacked at NEB 15 for -8 yards (92-Robert Hall). Sack allowed by 71-James Seeger. 15-Brian Tharp FUMBLES (92-Robert Hall) recovered by ALA-92-Robert Hall for 13 yards. TOUCHDOWN! ALA 32 NEB 0
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
(4:09) Extra point GOOD by 3-Todd Watkins. ALA 33 NEB 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:09) 3-Todd Watkins kicks 61 yards from ALA 35 to NEB 4. 12-Donald Norman to NEB 24 for 20 yards. Tackle by 26-Morris Lowry. NEB 95-James Cash was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NEB 24 (4:05) 15-Brian Tharp pass INTERCEPTED by 94-James Nix at NEB 26. 94-James Nix to NEB 25 for 0 yards. Tackle by 86-Al Morris.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-NEB 25 (4:02) 27-Louis Crowder ran to NEB 17 for 9 yards. Tackle by 48-Edward Stanley. ALA 27-Louis Crowder was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Sweep Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside - Run Key
2-1-NEB 17 (3:26) 64-Lawrence Harrison ran to NEB 18 for -1 yards. Tackle by 78-Donald Twitty.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Run Key
3-2-NEB 18 (2:50) 64-Lawrence Harrison ran to NEB 9 for 9 yards. Tackle by 48-Edward Stanley.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside - Run Key
1-9-NEB 9 (2:09) 14-Anthony Davis ran to NEB 8 for 1 yards. Tackle by 96-Jonathan Green.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz - Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-8-NEB 8 (2:00) 68-Richard Kelly ran to NEB 2 for 6 yards. Tackle by 55-Edward Robinson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside - Run Key
3-2-NEB 2 (1:19) 64-Lawrence Harrison ran to NEB 0 for 2 yards. TOUCHDOWN! ALA 39 NEB 0
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Run Key
(1:16) Extra point GOOD by 3-Todd Watkins. NEB 54-Chester Appleton was injured on the play. ALA 40 NEB 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:16) 3-Todd Watkins kicks 67 yards from ALA 35 to NEB -2. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NEB 25 (1:16) 15-Brian Tharp pass incomplete, intended for 86-Al Morris.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Post Flags
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
2-10-NEB 25 (1:14) 15-Brian Tharp pass complete to 17-James Simmers to NEB 39 for 14 yards. Great diving catch by 17-James Simmers! Tackle by 26-Morris Lowry. Pressure by 79-Robert Wright. 92-Robert Hall got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-NEB 39 (0:50) 15-Brian Tharp sacked at NEB 31 for -9 yards (79-Robert Wright). Sack allowed by 71-James Seeger.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
2-19-NEB 31 (0:27) 15-Brian Tharp pass incomplete, intended for 86-Al Morris. Pressure by 70-Joseph Henderson.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal PA Rollout
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz - Pass Key
3-19-NEB 31 (0:22) 15-Brian Tharp pass INTERCEPTED by 37-Robert Macias at NEB 32. 37-Robert Macias to NEB 31 for 1 yards. Tackle by 84-Manuel Seger.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-NEB 31 (0:18) 87-Terrence Berger ran to NEB 33 for -1 yards. Tackle by 97-Jordan Adrian.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak - Run Key
End of fourth quarter.

Final Score: Alabama Crimson Tide 40, Nebraska Cornhuskers 0