Johnny Football scorched Alabama in the first quarter on Saturday, leading Texas A&M to an early 20-0 lead. (abc3340.com)
Johnny Manziel and the No. 15 Texas A&M Aggies roared out to a 20-0 lead on top-ranked Alabama, but the Crimson Tide rallied for two touchdowns, and now only trail by six, 20-14, at halftime.
Manziel has only one incompletion in the game, going 15-of-16 for 118 yards and touchdown in the first half, but Alabama held the Aggies scoreless in the second quarter.
Alabama running backs Eddie Lacy and T.J. Yeldon each have a rushing touchdown.
Check out the scoring summary and stats at the half.
Scoring Summary
| FIRST QUARTER | TA&M | ALA |
 |
TD |
10:34 |
Christine Michael rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN. Taylor Bertolet extra point GOOD.
Drive info: 9 plays, 73 yds in 2:50
|
7 |
0 |
 |
TD |
7:59 |
Johnny Manziel pass complete to Ryan Swope for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. Taylor Bertolet extra point GOOD.
Drive info: 4 plays, 41 yds in 1:40
|
14 |
0 |
 |
TD |
0:41 |
Christine Michael rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN. Taylor Bertolet extra point MISSED.
Drive info: 14 plays, 73 yds in 5:59
|
20 |
0 |
| SECOND QUARTER | TA&M | ALA |
 |
TD |
10:04 |
T.J. Yeldon rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. Jeremy Shelley extra point GOOD.
Drive info: 13 plays, 75 yds in 5:37
|
20 |
7 |
 |
TD |
0:19 |
Eddie Lacy rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. Jeremy Shelley extra point GOOD.
Drive info: 10 plays, 67 yds in 3:51
|
20 |
14 |
Team Stat Comparison
| | TA&M | ALA |
| 1st Downs |
13 |
9 |
|
3rd down efficiency
|
7-8 |
3-7 |
|
4th down efficiency
|
0-1 |
1-1 |
| Total Yards |
232 |
173 |
| Passing |
118 |
86 |
|
Comp-Att
|
15-16 |
10-16 |
|
Yards per pass
|
7.4 |
5.4 |
| Rushing |
114 |
87 |
|
Rushing Attempts
|
25 |
17 |
|
Yards per rush
|
4.6 |
5.1 |
| Penalties |
1-6 |
2-20 |
| Turnovers |
0 |
1 |
|
Fumbles lost
|
0 |
0 |
|
Interceptions thrown
|
0 |
1 |
| Possession |
16:42 |
13:18 |