Texas Longhorns vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: 2023 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Texas Longhorns defeated Alabama Crimson Tide 34–24 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: Texas Longhorns 34, Alabama Crimson Tide 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Texas Longhorns	3	9	0	18	34
Alabama Crimson Tide	0	6	9	6	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Quinn Ewers (Texas) — 339.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.34 EPA/play +12.95 EPA
• Jalen Milroe (Alabama) — 272.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.08 EPA/play -2.58 EPA

Rushing

• Jonathon Brooks (Texas) — 53.0 yds · 1 TD -0.36 EPA
• Jase McClellan (Alabama) — 45.0 yds -0.14 EPA
• CJ Baxter (Texas) — 31.0 yds -0.20 EPA

Receiving

• Xavier Worthy (Texas) — 5 rec · 75.0 yds -0.11 EPA
• Ja'Tavion Sanders (Texas) — 5 rec · 104.0 yds +1.11 EPA
• Kobe Prentice (Alabama) — 5 rec · 68.0 yds +0.30 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Quinn Ewers	Texas	38	63.2%	339	3	+0.34	+12.95
Jalen Milroe	Alabama	32	43.8%	272	2	-0.08	-2.58

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Texas	Alabama
Plays	75	62
EPA / play	+0.047	-0.129
Total EPA	+3.54	-8.00
Success rate	36.0%	35.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.341	-0.081
Rush EPA / play	-0.254	-0.181
Yards	446	410

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Texas	7	32	-0.74	Punt
Q1	Alabama	7	54	-3.12	Interception
Q1	Texas	9	26	-1.07	Field goal
Q1	Alabama	11	51	+0.43	Field goal
Q2	Texas	4	60	+4.76	Pass TD
Q2	Alabama	6	7	-2.67	Punt
Q2	Texas	13	67	+0.51	Field goal
Q2	Alabama	4	22	-0.16	Punt
Q2	Texas	3	1	-0.60	Punt
Q2	Alabama	7	60	-0.61	Field goal
Q3	Alabama	6	57	+1.83	Field goal
Q3	Texas	3	-1	-3.31	Punt
Q3	Alabama	3	6	-2.71	Punt
Q3	Texas	5	70	+2.22	Missed FG
Q3	Alabama	3	-5	-3.30	Punt
Q3	Texas	8	22	-4.87	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jalen Milroe pass intercepted (-6.09 EPA)
2. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jalen Milroe pass intercepted (-5.77 EPA)
3. Q3 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jalen Milroe pass to Jermaine Burton for a touchdown (49 yards) (+4.77 EPA)
4. Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jalen Milroe pass to Amari Niblack for a touchdown (39 yards) (+4.46 EPA)
5. Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jalen Milroe pass to Malik Benson for 27 yards (3rd & 17) (+4.38 EPA)
6. Q3 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jalen Milroe pass to Isaiah Bond for 34 yards (3rd & 4) (+4.03 EPA)
7. Q4 · Texas Longhorns · Quinn Ewers pass to Adonai Mitchell for a touchdown (39 yards) (+4.0 EPA)
8. Q2 · Texas Longhorns · Quinn Ewers pass to Xavier Worthy for a touchdown (44 yards) (+3.47 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Texas Longhorns controlled the final (34–24) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Quinn Ewers (Texas) — 339.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Texas at 0.047 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 34, Alabama Crimson Tide 24 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Texas Longhorns vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Texas Longhorns won with a final score of 34–24.

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=401520183.

Who led Texas Longhorns vs Alabama Crimson Tide in passing?

Quinn Ewers (Texas) led passers with 339.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Texas Longhorns at Alabama Crimson Tide in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.