To say that Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe was hyped up Saturday after his team beat Auburn would be a massive understatement.
Alabama stunned Auburn in the final minute to secure a 27-24 Iron Bowl win on the road at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala.
The Crimson Tide trailed 24-20 and were down to their last play with 32 seconds left. With Alabama facing fourth-and-goal from the Tigers’ 31, Milroe was able to complete an unbelievable touchdown pass to wide receiver Isaiah Bond for the win.
The Alabama QB went 16-of-24 for 259 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions.
Milroe let his emotions loose after Alabama defensive back Terrion Arnold picked off Auburn QB Payton Thorne to seal the victory for Bama.
Milroe was so riled up that he even demanded the Heisman Trophy despite not being considered a top candidate for the award.
The 2023 campaign has been far from smooth sailing for Milroe, who saw his place as Alabama’s QB1 challenged earlier this season.
But both Milroe and Alabama have erased a shaky start. The Crimson Tide are in the midst of a 10-game winning streak heading into their colossal SEC Championship Game matchup against fellow powerhouse Georgia next weekend.
Milroe will certainly need to play like a deserving Heisman candidate in order to topple a top-ranked Bulldogs squad.
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