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Article By: xLiQx

SEC Championship Recap: Alabama Dominates Ole Miss 27-9 to Claim Conference Title

Atlanta, GA** — The Alabama Crimson Tide are SEC Champions once again after putting together a dominant performance to defeat the previously undefeated Ole Miss Rebels, 27-9, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Head coach **Dcanady1** had his Crimson Tide squad locked in from the opening kickoff. Alabama used a balanced offensive attack and suffocating defense to control the game from start to finish, handing **Smitty229's** Rebels their first loss of the season and ending their dream of a perfect campaign.

**Game Flow**

Alabama struck early, putting together a methodical drive capped by a touchdown to take a 7-3 lead after the first quarter. The Tide extended their lead in the second with another score, going into halftime up 14-3. The third quarter was more of the same as Alabama’s defense continued to stifle Ole Miss, forcing four turnovers on the day and holding the Rebels to just **9 total points**.

The fourth quarter saw a brief flicker of life from Ole Miss, who added a late touchdown, but Alabama sealed the win with a 10-point response to put the game away.

**Stat Breakdown**

Total Offense: Alabama 344 yards – Ole Miss 224 yards
Passing: Alabama 247 yards – Ole Miss 74 yards
Rushing: Ole Miss 150 yards – Alabama 97 yards
First Downs: Alabama 18 – Ole Miss 12
Turnovers: Alabama 0 – Ole Miss 4

Despite losing the time of possession battle by a few seconds, Alabama made every drive count, converting **5-of-10 third downs** and a perfect **3-of-4 on fourth downs**. Meanwhile, the Rebels were just **2-of-9 on third down** and failed to convert their lone two-point attempt.

Ole Miss was also shut out in the red zone, failing to score on two trips, while Alabama converted both their red zone visits into touchdowns.

**Key Performers**

While individual stats were not provided, the Crimson Tide’s passing game clearly played a pivotal role, racking up **247 yards through the air**, compared to just **74 for Ole Miss**. The Rebels relied heavily on the ground game with **150 rushing yards**, but Alabama’s ability to force turnovers and limit scoring chances made the difference.

**Conclusion**

Alabama’s win not only gives them the SEC crown but makes a strong case for inclusion in the NDL College Football Playoff. For Ole Miss, a magical season ends on a sour note, but their 11-1 record still leaves the door open for a potential at-large bid.

The Crimson Tide were simply the better, more complete team in Atlanta—and now, they wear the SEC crown.

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