WATCH: Story of the year? Jalen Hurts gives Alabama game-winning score with rushing TD
Alabama backup QB Jalen Hurts’ incredible return not only featured a tying touchdown pass, but his 15-yard touchdown run gave the Crimson Tide the lead 35-28 with 1:04 remaining.
The five-play scoring drive came after Georgia couldn’t convert a fake punt attempt near midfield on fourth down on 11.
On the go-ahead drive, Hurts made completions to Irv Smith, Jr. and Jaylen Waddle for 19 and 16 yards, respectively. The Smith conversion was the fifth third down conversion for Alabama since Hurts entered the game.
The former starter, Hurts entered the game after Tua Tagovailoa left with an apparent ankle injury.
Hurts was 7-for-9 for 82 yards passing, and five carries for 28 yards rushing, with a combined two TDs.
Jalen Hurts scores a go-ahead touchdown with Tua Tagovailoa cheering him on.
You simply cannot make this up. pic.twitter.com/ngRf95vtL8
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) December 2, 2018
Instant classic. Hurts showed incredible poise on those two drives, and even more character throughout this entire season. Well done Bama.
I love the SEC!
Jalen I’m so sorry for everything I ever said bad about you.
What could you possibly say bad about Jalen? You are definitely the minority, because I’ve never heard any of Bama Nation disparage Jalen. The kid is a warrior, a class act, and epitome of a great teammate. For the record: I have always loved me some Jalen, yes Tua plays a better game, but Deuce…Bama Nation loves you. I don’t know what this fool is talking about.
RTR
Iv never said anything bad about his character. It’s always been his play on the field. Not being able to throw etc. He has made great strides throwing the ball no doubt
It was a great game and another strong comeback by ‘Bama. I just want to hear Funny Maine say “struggle win” in his next video. :)
LOL Definitely.
Story of the year? I’d say it’s at least the story of the decade. I’d even go so far as to say it’s one of the top 5 SEC stories of all time. Jalen is the epitome of class, dedication, and teamwork. I love the fact it all paid off for him.
LegendDD2 5 days ago
He was the starting QB at Alabama, freshman of the year and 26-2 as a starter..Then he met the likes of Roquan Smith, Deandre Baker, and D’Andre Walker. He was shut down and sh*tting himself the entire first half. Luckily, you guys had a real QB as a backup who we hadn’t prepare for or else you guys wouldn’t have scored..
Thanks to UGA he will never see the league or anything like he had at Bama, he was..exposed.