#5 Georgia at #24 Alabama | 2024 Rosters | Axis CFB 25 Super League Week 9 Simulation

welcome football fans to this matchup in the Aus Football League I'm Dave Stevens and analyst Mike steel is in the booth with me as always this game is shaping up to be really exciting Dave both teams are primed and ready for some football yeah Mike I think we've seen this before well let's play some football number 91 kicks a deep one into the End Zone pain on the carry that gets us to Second down second down [Applause] go that'll bring up a fresh set of downs hike he hands it to number 22 second down [Applause] that will move the chains he continues to move the chains and keep this drive alive hike scrambling [Music] that play really caught the defense off guard I'm not sure what they were expecting there on first down but it wasn't that go number four back to pass playaction fate sacked L of six second down the home team comes out with two backs flag on the [Music] field let's see how the penalty affects things the home team takes the penalty that's a tough break for them there tonight number four handing it [Music] off third down the pitch is taken by number 26 that will move the chains it's almost like he can walk these first outs I'm looking for a Personnel change on this [Applause] defense tackled quickly back near the 21 that will bring up second down the quarterback with the [Music] top that brings up a crucial third down he drops back to pass he sets up and throws can't bring it in out comes the field goal unit the kick is up and he split the uprights for three points that's good from 27 yds out the home team draws first blood today three nothing the home team would have liked to Come Away with a touchdown there but they're happy with just an early field goal lead and he's brought down after a return of 11 it's a one- score game Dave you have to feel good about your chances here if you're the offense let's see how they [Applause] [Music] execute that gets us to Second down drops back to pass penalty marker on the field and he's in for the score well we'll see if that holds up after the penalty the home team will accept the penalty we had seen the defender talking to the ref a few plays ago it seemed like a just paid off the call throws off to the sideline that gets us to third down well it looks like we've got an injured player on the field steps back into the pocket and they can connect incomplete the QB took a deep shot there for the first down but the defense had it covered the whole way T he punts it away fielded after 29 makes the return up to the 38 yd line if the offense can get another score on this drive here it will really put the pressure [Applause] [Music] on sa well four that brings up second down drops back into the pocket play action there is a flag on the play well we'll see if that holds up after the penalty the home team chooses to decline the penalty first down number four handing it off tackled quickly up at the 26 yd line Second down tonight handing it off to number 22 there's a penalty marker on the field well we'll see if that holds up after the penalty the home team will accept the penalty if the coach hasn't created a culture where penalties are not accepted then players won't take that extra effort to avoid making that and he steps in for six touchdown on the short runs we usually see a change up with the halfbacks but this guy was not getting off the field without points number 14 on the kick it's good the home team adds to their score 10 nothing the awaya team would do well to really focus here they need to execute a quick drive and score to get back into this game the kick is caught at the 4 yd line the away team has a great opportunity here to build some momentum and eat away at that lead they're facing be dropping back he sets up and throws pass the first down second down second down he hands it to the [Music] runner that brings up a crucial third down go back back to pass throws a pass complete to number six that'll bring up a fresh set of Downs it h number one takes the cover as a flag on the field let's see what the call on the field is the home team accepts the penalty someone argued that taking a holding penalty is better than a sack hike he hands It Off there's a flag on the field let's see how the penalty affects things the home team will accept the penalty if the coach hasn't created a culture where penalties are not acceptable then players won't take that extra effort to avoid making that that brings us to the end of the first quarter the home team with the edge so far 10 nothing drops back into the pocket the offense with the play action there's a penalty marer on the field let's see how the penalty affects things the away team accepts the penalty defensive holding is like pass interference but it occurs before the ball is [Applause] thrown stopped before he could break loose tonight handing it off to number one that gets us to third down quarterback to pass airs one out way down the left side of the field and he's tackled up near the 26 yd line and that's enough for a first down that's a well executed pass for the first down go he breaks free and he's taken down that brings up second down pitches the ball out to the runner and he's tackled up near the line up near the 28 third down he tosses it to the runner dodging the [Music] defender that'll bring up fourth down the coach showed some wisdom and football knowledge on that call take what the defense gives you and live to fight another there's the kick and he's good from 38 yds out the away team Bridges the Gap a bit 10 three at this point Dave it's it's up to the offense to regain control of this game by chewing the clock or scoring points this drive coming up is a good chance for the offense to give themselves a bit of breathing room he makes the handoff that gets us to Second down go he pitches the ball to the [Applause] runner that'll be enough for the first down airs one out way and it's picked off by the defense we heard it often that quarterbacks need to have a short-term memory when it comes to mistak that's so true he needs to move past this interception and put it out of his mind this is a pressure drive for the offense they've got a chance to pull back into the driver's seat with a score on this possession B gives it away second down Beck looking to pass brought down the back field for a sack by number 19 steps back into the pocket a penalty marker on the play we'll see if the penalty affects the outcome the away team accepts the penalty penalties can be real Drive Killers or Savers go The Tackle is made by Number 96 second down a five defensive back set for the home team T he throws one deep down the middle the ball falls to the ground incomplete back into the pocket he's hit hard and he'll be sck down at the 47 a smart play by the offense everything was covered downfield and you don't want to force one in throw it short and see if the receiver can make a play to get the first out and the punt sails Out of Bounds at the three yd line the home team has a one possession lead going into the drive let's see what they can do with it QB back to pass Hees a pass the wide receiver makes the completion that'll give them a fresh seven of downs he steps back to pass finds a Target off to the sideline that'll give them fresh seven Downs those D linemen are lobbying for holding hoping the refs can stop the momentum this offense is [Music] BU that will bring up second down number four gives it away that gets us to third down the QB hands it off that'll be enough for the first down he steps back to pass he decides to keep it himself huge play here Dave nearly broke It Wide Open they've got the makings of a fantastic drive here first down go number four back to pass he flings a [Music] pass that will bring up first down giving up those yards so quickly even the mascot looks frustrated with the defensive he flings a pass to the sideline he can't make the catch GO sets his feet it's coming in the end zone touchdown that's a great example of a player just stepping up and making a play to get a touchdown [Applause] hi is up it's goodone the home team extends their lead 17 three for a defense this becomes personal now they're starting to put points up at will number 14 sends this one into the End Zone The Return Man takes the kick makes the return up to the 10 the away team needs to get something going on this drive steps into the pocket makes the catch and he's brought down up at the 33 yd line that will bring up first down as good as advertise Dave we expected to see some great offense today and it's coming around steps into the pocket he tosses one the receiver can't bring it in Beck lining up under Center go quarterback to pass hurls a pass Smith makes the reception and he stopped that will move the chains a flag on the play the defense will accept the penalty sometimes the offense gets a little wrapped up with the man in front of them and they lose focus steps into the pocket makes the throw over to the left side of the end zone the ball falls to the ground incomplete steps back back into the pocket touchdown as a receiver when you're close to the goal line your route running becomes even more important because the defender knows you have limited options for where you can run excellent job there penalty marker on the field the away team will accept the penalty discipline goes a long way when it comes to avoiding costly penalties the is up it's good the away team Bridges the Gap a bit 17 10 barn burner today Dave only one score separates the teams all it takes is one mistake to determine the outcome of this one the home team has a one-possession lead going into the drive let's see what they can do with it the quarterback drops back and it's off second [Music] down dropping back throws one high over the center of the field the home team will call their first timeout here number four drops back the receiver catches it the home team calls their second timeout well that's one way not to worry about converting on third down just get it done on the first down tosses the ball high down the middle the home team will use their third and final timeout here that'll be enough for the first down number four dropping back and he's brought down second down the second quarter comes to an end the home team with the lead so far 17 10 out onto the field comes the kicking team number 14 kicks a deep one into the End Zone The Return Man takes the kick and he's brought down after a return of 15 let's check in with our sideline reporter Emma Adams Emma what can you tell us Dave Mike tonight I had a chance to discuss the first half with the coach for the home team he seemed a bit frustrated he said he was happy that his team's going into into the second half with a lead but the mental errors that they made in the first half could come back to haunt them back to you thanks [Music] [Applause] Emma not a run that's going to make his highlight real but he keeps adding to his yardage today with that first down go that handing it off that will bring up second down go quar back to pass he makes the screen pass to the sideline third down and long go he sets up and throws along the sideline and he misses his mark z h the punts away number three catches makes the return up to the 31 this drive coming up is a good chance for the offense to give themselves a bit of breathing room he drops back to pass he flings a pass deep down the field that'll bring up a fresh set of downs those quick first downs like that really help the offense get into a rhythm [Music] [Applause] go that brings up second down second and short tonight PS on the L and he won't make it very far before being dragged down up at the 35 yd line third down go he hands it to the runner tackled quickly by number two that'll give them a fresh seven Downs steps into the pocket he is sacked by number two second down number four tosses one [Applause] [Music] out that brings up a crucial third down number four dropping back incomplete you can't blame the quarterback for taking a shot there they weren't in a great situation on third down and needed to Chuck it down fast to try and pick up the first and he's good from 47 yds out the home team widens their lead 20 10 in many ways this one was not the game we expected Dave but certainly this type of lead has made a statement the return man takes the kick makes the return up to the 14 yd line overall today they've been outperformed on offense it's time for them to buckle down and get things moving they want any chance of turning things around he fls a pass pass the first down and he misses his Mark second down said h [Applause] airs one out grabbed out of the air first down let's see what they do on first [Applause] down throws a path along the right side of the end zone incomplete four play of the drive [Music] go that brings up a crucial third down tonight he turns it up field brought down almost immediately that'll bring up fourth down the coach showed some wisdom and football knowledge on that call take what the defense gives you and live to fight another number 91 makes the kick and he makes it from 59 yds out the away team closes the Gap a bit 20 13 the offense makes this a onep possession game the kicker kicks it deep the home team has a one-possession lead going into the drive let's see what they can do with it Go makes the handoff to number 22 that gets us to Second down and he's off that brings up third down third down and short H number four makes the pitch and he's tackled up near the line fourth down out comes the punt team number 86 on the punt number 24 takes the kick the away team has a great opportunity to get back out in front of this ball game on this drive he hands it to number one that will bring up second down a penalty marker on the play the away team takes the penalty penalties have a way taking the air out of a team's confidence or momentum play [Applause] [Music] action back under Center back looking to pass [Music] and it's all he takes the ball fourth out the coach showed some wisdom and football knowledge on that call take what the defense gives you and live to fight another day punts away and the pun sails into the end zone they'll bring it out to the 20yd line it's a close one so far today let's see if the offense can extend their lead on this drive fake he makes the throw he's tackled not sure if the DB slipped on that release but he seems to be limping now that or he could be just trying to create an excuse for the film room go the QB makes the hand offall good enough for a first down a fresh set of downs for the offense the third quarter comes to an end the home team with the lead so far 20 13 there's a penalty marker on the field the away team will accept the penalty a lot of false starts are caused by players getting preoccupied with what they're going to do on the play and forgetting the snap count [Music] [Applause] [Music] that gets us to Second down second down for the home team the QB tucks it in and runs that will bring up first down number four dropping back throws it over the middle incomplete P second [Music] down go he tucks it and runs tackled near the line third down go number four drops back the pass Falls falls harmlessly to the ground the home team comes out in punt formation go he punts it away and the punt sails out of bound if the offense can drive down the field and get some points here I'd expect to see a big momentum shift in the game [Music] that'll bring up a fresh set of downs drops back into the pocket he throws one to the left side deep downfield touchdown deep strikes for scores is so disheartening to a defense go number 91 kicks it up and it's good the away team is getting set for the kickoff the kicker boots this one into the end zone the home team will begin the drive from the 25 go he tosses it to the runner Miss tackle on the defense that gets us to Second [Applause] down Miss tackle on the defense eventually dragged down by number six first down first down he drops back to pass makes the throw to the left side that'll be enough for the first down those quick first downs like that really help the offense get into a rhythm he turns it a field that will bring up second down [Applause] now shakes off the defender that will bring up first down not a run that's going to make his highlight real but he keeps adding to his yardage today with that first down playaction pass the pass connects with number one that gets us to second down [Applause] [Music] scrambling go he tucks it and runs [Applause] he hands it huge credit goes to the blockers on that touchdown that really paved the way right into the end zone the Ki is made it's goodone the home team will take the lead with that score 27 20 the lead changes the mindset for both the offense and defense I wonder if we won't see some guys taking more risks the return man catches the kickoff makes the return up to the 13 the away team has a great opportunity to get back out in front of this ball game on this drive passes one to the [Applause] back and that's enough for a first down huge play here Dave nearly broke It Wide Open they've got the makings of a fantastic drive here dumps this one off to the sideline second down the QB almost had to look twice Dave sometimes you've got to be sure you don't expect to see guys that wide open in this league and he goes down sacked back at the 11 that brings up a crucial third down steps into the pocket there's a flag on the field let's see what the call on the field is the home team takes the penalty we had seen the defender talking to the ref a few plays ago it seemed like it just paid off with the call he drops back to pass he is brought down in the end zone for a safety out onto the field comes the kicking team number 91 kicks it away number five takes the kick makes the return up to the 19 the offense needs to play it smart here they're in control of this game and need to focus on not making [Applause] mistakes it hurt hes on the carry second down he's [Applause] tackled quickly by Jackson after a run like that it's so tempting to just keep feeding him the ball until the defense finds a way to stop it the quarterback looking to pass the home team with the play action that will bring up first down as good as advertised Dave we expected to see some great offense today and it's coming around out he drops back he decides to keep it himself the away team uses their first timeout and that's enough for a first down that's the kind of talent this team has Dave moving the ball at will against a defense that isn't full of slouchers the away team calls timeout that will bring up second down the QB tucks it in and runs brought down almost immediately the away team takes their last timeout excellent footwork on that run to pick up the first down hike second [Music] down that brings up third down the home team comes out with two tight [Applause] ends that brings up fourth down that's a safe play on third down when you've got a long way to go sometimes you're better off just picking up a few yards and kicking it a lot of Great Performances today Mike who do you have as the stud of the game today I'm picking haes for the home team the other team couldn't handle him today [Applause]