The most clutch plays during the Saban era || Alabama football

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[@FirstnameLastname-jz1ux]

Hurts coming off the bench and leading that comeback after Tua got injured is the best college football moment of my lifetime if you ask me.

[@downsouthhighlights]

Same here, he was my favorite and he showed how he still was outstanding on that one play, so glad he’s getting a shot at the next level

[@a.j.wullschleger644]

Agreed also just felt so good to see jalen get more mature and lead the team his passing game got a lot better that year

[@trevoryocum2293]

Definitely, I actually was more emotional after this game than the 2nd & 26 game. I remember how 2018 was supposed to finally be Georgia’s year and it looked like Kirby was finally going to beat Saban. Then Jalen comes off the bench against the same opponent, in the same stadium he was benched in January, and puts on the game of the year.

[@kennethfagan9738]

Actually, Tua coming off the bench for Hurts is the best come back of my lifetime!!! RTR!!!

[@niss2142]

It brought me to (sweet) tears too. Jalen was always a winner in my book.

[@Coopdawg22GODISGREAT]

“ LOOK OUT KENYAN DRAYKE CAN FLY” coldest call ever imo 🔥🔥🔥🥶🥶🥶

[@dsmxtuner95]

Nothing will ever top watching that onside kick vs Clemson and Sabans smug smile afterwards.

[@mas5867]

Did you ever try and sell something to your parents, where what you did, you were successful, but it was high risk? "But, I did it, didn't I?" What was their response. Saban's onside kick at that point was an incredibly stupid play, regardless the outcome. Both teams had held the other to two 3 and outs or at most 6 plays. There was no reason to panic. But Saban did. Worked out, but just plain stupid.

[@dsmxtuner95]

@@mas5867 it really wasn't. If you rewatch that clip the announcers even mention that Clemson had been leaving a gap in coverage against the sideline for a while leading up to that game. It was something that more than just Saban had noticed and was a calculated play call 100%. Griffith had even practiced specifically for that scenario and executed it flawlessly.

[@mas5867]

@@dsmxtuner95 *"If you rewatch that clip the announcers even mention that Clemson had been leaving a gap in coverage against the sideline for a while leading up to that game. "* Heard nothing about leaving a gap up to that game. Kirkstriet said, "all night" Like the botched fake punt against TX 09, at the point in the game an onside kick was not a smart move. Statistically onside kicks were successful 23% of the time in 2015. 77% chance to give Dabo a short field.

[@mas5867]

On further review. AL was clearly offsides on that play. Fowler even says AL was close to being offsides. See it at 2:35:47 *"2015-16 CFP National Championship - #2 Alabama vs. #1 Clemson (HD)"* Use cog and slow the play down to .25 The kicker's plant foot is beyond the 35 yd line when he kicks it. I cannot wait until they stop refusing to use video evidence on ANY play to reverse plays. Thanks for mentioning it. 2015 was Saban's only legit NC and now, even that game has questions.

[@mas5867]

I see where you got your information Not from ESPN, but from this article. *"How Alabama exploited a tiny Clemson error into the Championship's deciding play"*

[@hasbrosbeforehoes]

The Kenyan Drake return may be my favorite play ever. He got hurt so many times and had so many little things keep him from playing. Seeing him finish his career like that was amazing

[@draytonjones9636]

literally cried during that play. 100 percent agree

[@hasbrosbeforehoes]

@@draytonjones9636 yea I cried too lol

[@travismoore1913]

Yo you ain't the only one. I had alot of tears as well. Roll tide

[@thecrimsonknight4756]

I swear Ive been a Alabama fan all my 58 yrs on earth, but Jaylen Waddle had some jets! That young man was awesome to watch!

[@downsouthhighlights]

Indeed!

[@coolraygaming]

We had Him, Ruggs, Jeudy, Smith, and Ridley ALL ON THE SAME TEAM. At one point man!

[@TheSwji]

We witnessed an era that will never be repeated. Simply phenomenal. If KDB’s Tide teams get anywhere close we’ll be onto something special again!

[@draytonjones9636]

That onside kick vs Clemson is still one of the most clutch, gutsy, and well-executed plays. Obviously a game is made up of many moments but I really think that set up the win.

[@ILoveOldTWC]

We weren't getting the stops on defense we needed and were used to getting so something different needed to be done to deny DeShaun Waston a possession. Perfectly executed onside kick to catch them completely off guard and give us the momentum back.

[@rizzorizzo2311]

That onside kick vs Clemson was one of the gutsiest plays in history of CFB.

[@eaglevision9791]

Georgia has absolutely SUFFERED, with the agony of defeat, on the field with Alabama!! 🐘 Roll Tide 🐘 But I am pulling for the DAWGS in the Orange Bowl this year.

[@stacyl8627]

Can’t give enough thumbs up for Bama highlights!!!! Roll Tide!!!!

[@mwhitehead27]

Great video! One of the greatest announcer calls was right after you cut off the 2 & 26 Tua to DeVonta when he says, "TRUE FRESHMAN... TO TRUE FRESHMAN!" Gives me chills still to this day!

[@King-ry4mo]

That drake return is something special.

[@WeencieRants]

Marcell Darius’s touchdown was incredible to watch live! Nothing like watching a big ass lineman running over the QB and getting a TD. I was so pissed when he got the penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct.

[@barbaraatcheson7181]

So exciting! Heartstopping, Thrilling touchdowns

[@Kornholeeoo]

How would you like to be that ref that threw the flag against Darius after the pick 6 against Texas. Darius was excited! He didn’t spike it. He didn’t throw it in the stands, he jus threw it away from himself. No taunting. What a nut licker move by the ref. 😂😂 Ref was mad and probably cried a little bit.

[@niklasfondren2084]

(Me living in 2023 and witnessing Jalen Milroe’s 4th and 31 play) yeah these are pretty clutch, but I’ve got something better

[@PresidentEvil2]

Add Milroe's Iron Bowl to your list

[@downsouthhighlights]

I’m very sorry that this is a low quality video to everybody. This was my first ever Alabama edit and I uploaded it not knowing it would get popular later on, thank you all!

[@31titan70]

Did you remake this video cause Tua Natty touchdown is hand down the most clutch play in Alabama football history heck even in college football history period

[@downsouthhighlights]

Wdym it’s in the video

[@hasbrosbeforehoes]

I don't know why anyone thinks it's low quality. I liked it a lot

[@downsouthhighlights]

Thank y’all so much! I appreciate it!

[@austinhughes2656]

Nothing against videos like these(I absolutely love em) but what I love even more is that we make these videos that would encapsulate an entire history for most programs(cough cough that team east of us) but when we make one or two we always gotta give it an update after we add hardware. Can’t wait for the next installment. Roll Tide Roll

[@gafferin]

This is the highlight for abusing Georgia.

[@downsouthhighlights]

Facts right here

[@999i-nfra]

Dude watching this makes me wanna cry I miss these days Jalen playing for bama Tua playing on nana amari cooper like dude bama always have the most nfl prospects it’s insane. But not anymore cuz saban left sadly

[@user-jq8gc6nj1m]

I SAID IN THE SPRING GAME NO RUNNING QUARTERBACK HAS EVER WOW A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN FOOTBALL Jalen milroe just wasn't ready for the biggest stage in college football

[@downsouthhighlights]

This is the dumbest thing I’ve ever read

[@justinwilder3514]

1: I told my family for a week upchurch would be a difference maker and everyone passed it off.. then he wins the game lol 2: those first two Clemson Alabama natty games were some of the best games I’ve ever seen.. 3: Jalen and tuas relationship is what made people hate us less I think😂 4: aj was so much better and more accurate than people remember.. dude was an animal

[@tuat.mvpformallybigd.2635]

Football is not as good as it use to be. I don't think no other team has had the great players that Bama has had. Best moment for me was when it was 2nd and 26 and Tua won the NC.

[@markdaniel8740]

Georgia would be great against Alabama if the game was only 55 minutes.

[@willriley994]

And if they had better refs. Remember what happened in 2022?

[@carlcatlin823]

Roll tide baby roll ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@helengilmer4100]

"ROLL TIDE ROLL "❤

[@iso._joe]

IRON BOWL!

[@Blackman0321]

As a Georgia fan i hated seeing Swann always give up the touchdown.

[@DrewHanks2083]

2nd & 26 will always be the most clutch play in Alabama lore.

[@willriley994]

It clinched the most undeserved championship in history. It wouldn't matter if that 2nd and 26 failed. The refs were going to make sure Bama won no matter what

[@DrewHanks2083]

@@willriley994 They make some cream for that.

[@willriley994]

​@@DrewHanks2083Lol, you know I'm right. Alabama didn't belong in the playoffs that year and would've been blown out against Georgia had the refs not stepped in. I just hate that no Georgia player had the courage to shatter Mack Wilson's kneecap during the rematch the following season

[@downsouthhighlights]

@willriley994 crying 5 years later is crazy. Weep all you want. 26-23

[@willriley994]

@@downsouthhighlights It's not just about that game. It's the fact that Saban has literally had everything handed to him on a silver platter. Dude either has college football under a mind trick or he's got some real dirt on important people. I only say this because the system is literally engineered for Bama to win. If everyone in charge had their way, Bama would win every year. The problem is that Saban is overrated and sometimes can't even win when refs and everyone else do their best to make sure he does

[@PeaceFan1]

ROLL TIDE ROLL FOREVER!!!!

[@jasontrull9649]

Cody blocked fg is the play that started the dynasty tho.js

[@downsouthhighlights]

Yeah I posted another video like this but revised, if you want the link I’ll paste it in another reply

[@Dr.Atomic]

David Palmer was the best ever in my opinion

[@niss2142]

Now you have to add 4th and 31 LOL

[@Mr_gfive]

How do you not include the Matt Caddell game winning touchdown vs Arky in 2007!

[@downsouthhighlights]

In the revised version I included it

[@J_TheTide.]

4th & 31...bc it's aubs in aubs being reminded they're still aubs.

[@jamestommy9812]

What run its been

[@RoadTo19]

If you can figure out how to keep the audio level the same throughout, it would the video much better...

[@raziwellabdulrahman2362]

Please edit to add 4OTs and 4th/10 miles at the Barn!

[@downsouthhighlights]

I wish I could. Unfortunately can’t edit KZbin videos by adding external footage. Definitely should be on here if I ever remake this video!

[@adamhamilton3757]

Forgot 2007 walkoff TD against Arkansas

[@downsouthhighlights]

Indeed I did

[@lukerenninger3222]

They are all close games against georgia

[@aeromedical6750]

Yup. And they were all victories! This is something UGA fans refuse too wrap their heads around when they claim they are in par with Alabama.

[@christaylor3604]

@@aeromedical6750 UGA isn't completely equal to alabama, but they've stil' been neck and neck with bama these past few years. just has it stripped away at the last second each time.

[@aeromedical6750]

@@christaylor3604 - in 2015, Bama beat them by 28 in Athens when UGA was a 4 point favorite. Last year was a 17 point win with Bama pitching a 21-0 shutout in the second half. I wouldn’t exactly call that “neck and neck”.

[@christaylor3604]

@@aeromedical6750 Yeah I’m more referring to the championship games. In 2012 when it was neck and neck and UGA was mere yards from winning. In 2017 where UGA was leading the whole game and went into overtime and came down to a single play. In 2018 when UGA was once again leading the game and lost by a single touchdown. I would call all of the championship games neck and neck.

[@aeromedical6750]

@@christaylor3604 - what you lose by is immaterial. A three point loss counts as much in the loss column as a 21 point loss. There are no moral victories in championship games. Georgia hasn’t demonstrated the mental toughness to close the deal against Alabama. On 3 different occasions in the 2017 National Championship game, UGA had the ball, with a 14 point lead, in the second half and still couldn’t close it out. They are a great 30 minute team against Bama. Their problem is that the game actually lasts 60 minutes.

[@clintdenham9694]

Didn't really think a 2nd quarter play would be considered clutch when you're already ahead but that's just, like, my opinion man.

[@downsouthhighlights]

Lol Clint

[@downsouthhighlights]

Like for more!

[@brandongooch4243]

Cody took his helmet off before it was 0:00 ga me can't end on a defensive penalty

[@downsouthhighlights]

12 years later still salty

[@brandongooch4243]

@@downsouthhighlights yep it's cheating. War eagle

[@downsouthhighlights]

The last two words in your comment tell me all I need to know

[@brandongooch4243]

@@downsouthhighlights cheating is cheating does not matter who is my team. Did the new Orleans Saints get cheated with that pi call 3 years ago?

[@FirstnameLastname-jz1ux]

bro are you serious? in 12 years you havent taken 30 seconds to google this?

[@theshadow5800]

AL football- performing circus bears. There’s nothing about AL worth boasting about, the least of which Saban and his pro college football field hands workin the AL plantation still.

[@leifjohnson617]

The most clutch play of the "Saban Era" is the play where Saban avoids scheduling touch OOC opponents and never scheduling a home-and-home series against a good OOC opponent. He only schedules home-and-neutral-site OOC series. Cowards.

[@downsouthhighlights]

That doesn’t make sense

[@gafferin]

I think you forget Penn State.

[@stanich054]

Waaaaaaa 🤦‍♂️

[@josephveitch8898]

8 sec games every yr. Most conferences never play 2 ranked teams a yr. Forget ooc look at strength of schedule most top teams play 6 cupcakes a yr. Just cause those cupcakes are in conference does not make them tough. Acc pac 12 big 10 etc have ersk conference have to play one decent ooc to not be a full on joke. Bama plays lsu a and m auburn both miss every yr and a lot of times uga fl no other conference usually has 5 top 25 teams except sec

[@coneboy96]

2022-2023: Home & Home with Texas 24-25: H&H w/ Wisconsin 25-26: H&H w/ Florida State 26-27: H&H w/ West Virginia 27-28: H&H w/ Ohio State Should I keep going? We've got 1 or 2 OOC P5 opponents that we've scheduled H&H series with through 2035, so I have a few more years I could tack on. Granted, one of those will be conference, since Oklahoma is joining the SEC before 2032.