Alabama Survives in Win vs. Mississippi State Behind Calvin Ridley Heroics

The Alabama Crimson Tide made their case to become the No. 1 team in the College Football Playoff standings next week with a thrilling 31-24victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday at Davis Wade Stadium.Trailing 24-17 early in the fourth quarter, Alabama scored two touchdowns in the final 10 minutes, includingDeVonta Smith's 26-yard reception with 25 seconds remaining, to keep its undefeated season (10-0) alive.Heading into Saturday, Georgia was the top-ranked team in the playoff standings. The Bulldogs were destroyed in a 40-17 loss against the Auburn Tigers, which opened the door for Alabama to claim the throne.This was just Alabama's second win of the season against a team currently ranked in the Top 25 of the playoff standings. The Crimson Tide haven't had a lot of chances to shine against marquee opponents, but Mississippi State was their opportunity to make a statement, and they ran with it.This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.Get the best sports content from the web and social in thenew B/R app. Get the app and get the game.
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