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Texas A&M Football: The Ten Biggest Moments of the 2016 Season

By Matthew Bartlett

Sep 17, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies receiver Josh Reynolds (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies receiver Josh Reynolds (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports /
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9. Trevor Knight hits Christian Kirk for a touchdown against Alabama

The Alabama Crimson Tide defense did not surrender a touchdown in the month of November. In four games against No. 14 LSU, Mississippi State, Chattanooga, and No. 13 Auburn the Tide allowed just 18 points – all on field goals.

The last team to score a touchdown against Alabama before the SEC championship game? Texas A&M. On the opening drive of the second half Trevor Knight led the offense down the field swiftly before hitting Christian Kirk on a 25 yard strike. Daniel LaCamera would convert the extra point and the Aggies would become the first team all season to lead at any point in the second half against Alabama.

Nick Saban hadn’t abandoned hope when his team got behind, but for a brief moment the mighty Alabama looked mortal. After all, hadn’t the Aggies beaten Saban in Tuscaloosa not too long ago?

The Aggies trailed early in the game 13-0 and had managed to hang around thanks to a pair of defensive stands which resulted in Alabama field goals. With four minutes remaining in the first half, Alabama had a 94.4 percent win probability.

After a late second half touchdown to Josh Reynolds, the Aggies had shortened that likelihood to 81.1 percent. When Knight hit Kirk the Crimson Tide’s winning percentage dropped to 62.1 percent.

Alabama might have seemed untouchable. It would have taken a near-perfect second half for the Aggies to win. But for just a few moments, Aggies had reason to believe that an upset was possible.