Bryce Young bails out Bama in win over Texas

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young throws a pass against the Texas Longhorns during the first half at at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Bryce Young bails out Alabama with incredible escape, run

By Adam Gretz | Last updated 9/10/22

Top-ranked Alabama barely survived against Texas on Saturday, escaping with a 20-19 win following a late field goal by Will Reichard.

The only reason Alabama was in a position to make that kick was an incredible run from reigning Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Bryce Young.

With the Tide positioned on the Texas 37 yard line and only 25 seconds to play, Texas appeared to have Young sacked with a perfectly timed corner blitz that would have pushed the ball out of field goal range.

That was when Young did this.

WHAT A PLAY BRYCE YOUNG

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Sensational.

Alabama came into the game as a 20-point favorite but was clearly not at its best at any point in the game. They had major penalty issues, nearly lost to Texas' backup quarterback, and even Young was a little off from what we saw a year ago. But when the game was on the line he made the biggest play when it was needed. If you want to beat the No. 1 team in the country, you need to make that sack.

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