Brian Kelly and No. 10 LSU upset No. 6 Alabama Saturday night in overtime 32-31.

Fast forward to overtime. Alabama scored first and kicked the extra point; however, LSU scored on the first play and went for the 2-point conversion and the win. LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels hit Mason Taylor for the 2-point conversion and the gutsy win. What a play call!

Daniels completed 22-of-32 for 182 yards and 2 touchdowns. He also rushed for 95 yards and another touchdown.

Following the game, Kelly spoke to ESPN.

On the decision to go for 2 points and the win …

“It just felt like the right time. Our guys — they played so hard. I’m a bit emotional. I just loved the way our guys competed. I didn’t want to keep going in overtime. It just felt like it was the right time to try and win the game.”

On the 2-point conversion play-call …

“I wanted to get 5 on the edge. You know, when you put him on the edge, good things are going to happen. It was a great decision. The two freshmen played so great today. Mason Taylor made two big plays for us. I’m so proud of our players. This crowd — unbelievable. They made such a difference for us today.”

On having tears in his eyes after beating Alabama …

“To just come here and restore the pride and tradition of this program, it means so much. I’ve been welcomed down here, and it feels so good to return the faith and trust they shown me.”