Alabama football's Nick Saban gets real about Jalen Milroe amid Iron Bowl win vs Auburn
The Alabama Crimson Tide have their College Football Playoff hopes very much alive following a wild 27-24 victory over the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium Saturday night. That was made possible in large part to Alabama football quarterback Jalen Milroe stepping up when his team needed him the most, as he delivered a game-winning touchdown toss to wide receiver Isaiah Bond late in regulation.
When it was all said and done on the field, Alabama football and its supporters let out a huge sigh of relief and opened the gate for all the praises for Milroe, including one from no other than Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban .
“His progress has transformed our team and our offense,” Saban said after the wild Alabama football vs. Auburn game (h/t Nick Kelly of The Tuscaloosa News).
Milroe, who finished with 259 passing yards and two touchdowns with zero interceptions on 16-for-24 completions, gave Alabama the lead with just a little over 30 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter by hooking up with Bond for a 31-yard touchdown.
With the win over Auburn, Alabama football managed to finish the regular season with an 11-1 overall record and 8-0 in conference play.
It was not just to win the Iron Bowl; it was also to help Alabama's CFP dreams alive , as a loss to Auburn would have virtually taken the Crimson Tide out of the conversation, though, they still would face the reigning champions and No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs of Kirby Smart either way in the 2023 SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
