Texas Longhorns vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: 2009 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Texas Longhorns 37–21 in Week 1, 2009. Final score: Texas Longhorns 21, Alabama Crimson Tide 37.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Texas Longhorns	0	0	0	0	21
Alabama Crimson Tide	0	0	0	0	37

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Colt McCoy (251.0) — 0.0 yds · +0.16 EPA/play +0.32 EPA
• Garrett Gilbert (251.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.02 EPA/play -0.59 EPA
• TEAM (251.0) — 0.0 yds · -8.10 EPA/play -8.10 EPA

Rushing

• Mark Ingram (333.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.10 EPA
• Trent Richardson (333.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.03 EPA
• Tre' Newton (251.0) — 0.0 yds -0.46 EPA

Receiving

• Jordan Shipley (251.0) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.37 EPA
• Jordan Shipley. (251.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.78 EPA
• Malcolm Williams. (251.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.83 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Colt McCoy	251.0	2	0.0%	0	0	+0.16	+0.32
Garrett Gilbert	251.0	29	6.9%	0	2	-0.02	-0.59
TEAM	251.0	1	0.0%	0	0	-8.10	-8.10
Greg McElroy	333.0	16	0.0%	0	0	-0.66	-10.59

Team EPA comparison

Stat	TEX	ALA
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	333.0	5	0	+3.90	Ended
Q1	251.0	3	0	-3.24	Punt
Q1	333.0	5	0	-2.05	Punt
Q1	251.0	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	251.0	3	0	-2.24	Field goal
Q1	251.0	9	0	-3.09	Ended
Q1	333.0	3	0	-4.09	Interception
Q2	251.0	1	0	+0.06	Ended
Q2	333.0	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	333.0	5	0	-0.19	Ended
Q2	251.0	3	0	-0.87	Punt
Q2	333.0	6	0	-0.64	Punt
Q2	251.0	3	0	+1.25	Interception
Q2	333.0	1	0	+4.76	Rush TD
Q2	333.0	1	0	-0.66	Ended
Q2	251.0	2	0	-1.56	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · 251.0 · TEAM — Pass Completion (-8.1 EPA)
2. Q4 · 251.0 · Garrett Gilbert sacked by Eryk Anders for a loss of 14 yards, fumbled, recovered by Alab Courtney Upshaw at the Texas 3. (-5.92 EPA)
3. Q3 · 251.0 · Garrett Gilbert pass complete to Marquise Goodwin for 39 yards to the Alab 38 for a 1ST down. (+5.3 EPA)
4. Q3 · 251.0 · Garrett Gilbert pass complete to Jordan Shipley for 44 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.99 EPA)
5. Q2 · 333.0 · Trent Richardson rush for 49 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.76 EPA)
6. Q2 · 251.0 · Garrett Gilbert pass intercepted by Javier Arenas at the Alab 25, returned for no gain to the Alab 25. (-4.29 EPA)
7. Q4 · 251.0 · Garrett Gilbert pass complete to Jordan Shipley for 28 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.87 EPA)
8. Q1 · 333.0 · Justin Tucker on-side kick recovered by TEXAS at the Alab 30. (+3.49 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Alabama Crimson Tide controlled the final (37–21) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Colt McCoy (251.0) — yds.
• EPA edge: TEX at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Texas Longhorns vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Texas Longhorns 21, Alabama Crimson Tide 37 in Week 1 of the 2009 college football season.

Who won Texas Longhorns vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Alabama Crimson Tide won with a final score of 21–37.

Where can I find the Texas Longhorns vs Alabama Crimson Tide box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=300070333.

Who led Texas Longhorns vs Alabama Crimson Tide in passing?

Colt McCoy (251.0) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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