In the aftermath of Alabama’s dramatic 41-34 victory against Georgia, head coach Kalen DeBoer emphasized a critical play that defined the game.
Despite the spotlight often shining on wide receiver Ryan Williams’ remarkable 75-yard touchdown catch, DeBoer identified a pivotal moment following Georgia’s Dillon Bell scoring a 67-yard touchdown pass, which briefly put the Bulldogs ahead 34-33 with just 2:31 left on the clock.
DeBoer discussed this during an interview on “The Paul Finebaum Show,” stating:
“The 2-point conversion was something, I felt, was really key. Our guys, even in the midst of giving up a touchdown, we line back up and we get the stop there. What that does is indicate a field goal can win it.”
He highlighted the importance of focusing on executing plays rather than being concerned about the remaining time.
Alabama’s subsequent offensive play didn’t follow the expected script; however, Jalen Milroe successfully connected with Williams for a significant touchdown, which DeBoer described as a culmination of their preparation.
“When Jalen identified Ryan 1-on-1, it was something we’ve been working on a lot,” DeBoer explained.
The crowd’s energy surged as Alabama reclaimed the lead in just 12 seconds.
Nevertheless, this rapid score raised a new concern for DeBoer:
“The next thought was we left too much time on the clock. That’s forever.”
Despite the risk, he acknowledged the team’s impressive performance in that moment. Georgia responded with an aggressive drive, but ultimately, Zabien Brown’s interception secured the win for the Crimson Tide.
