Statistical breakdown: Texas A&M-Alabama 
November, 9, 2012
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Alex Scarborough and ESPN Stats and Information | ESPN.com
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- With No. 1 Alabama's matchup against No. 15 Texas A&M on the horizon, let's take a look at the two schools with a fine-tooth comb.
With the help of the ESPN Stats and Information Department, we broke down three keys to the game:
• Alabama runs downhill with 68.3 percent of their designed running plays coming between the tackles in SEC games. The Tide average 6.4 yards per carry on such running plays with about one in every 4.5 attempts going for at least 10 yards.
With the help of the ESPN Stats and Information Department, we broke down three keys to the game:
1. Running wild
• Alabama runs downhill with 68.3 percent of their designed running plays coming between the tackles in SEC games. The Tide average 6.4 yards per carry on such running plays with about one in every 4.5 attempts going for at least 10 yards.
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Greg Ostendorf
Greg Ostendorf joined ESPN.com in 2012 after covering University of Alabama football and basketball recruiting at the Tuscaloosa News and Rivals.com. Ostendorf graduated from the University of Alabama and currently resides in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Email him at gsostendorf.espn@gmail.com.
Alex Scarborough
Alex Scarborough joined ESPN.com in 2012 after covering University of Alabama athletics and high school football for The Tuscaloosa News. He currently resides in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Email him at alexscarborough.espn@gmail.com.