A year after coming out on the losing end of one of the greatest games in the history of college football, Alabama found themselves back in the National Championship game.
This time, though, they were facing Georgia in Atlanta and for almost four quarters, Alabama was trailing. In fact, they were so desperate that they made a quarterback change at halftime and it actually seemed to spark the comeback.
Tua Tagovailoa came in and threw two touchdown passes to lead the comeback, but the Tide missed a game-winning field goal and the game went to overtime.
Andy Pappanastos was a perfect 13-for-13 on kicks from 36 yards or less in his career ... until that miss
β ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 9, 2018
The sideline view of the missed kick π#NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/vmWdU3krWS
β SB Nation (@SBNation) January 9, 2018
Papa nasty measuring the kick pic.twitter.com/0RnklMyCRz
β Genesis OUT NOWβΌοΈβΌοΈ (@1RealRacks) January 9, 2018
In OT, Georgia put the pressure on Alabama with a field goal, but Tua answered in dramatic fashion to win the game.
From the basement to the penthouse in 30 secs pic.twitter.com/Ntxscrd6Gh
β CJ Fogler (@cjzero) January 9, 2018
For the second straight year, the National Championship lived up to the hype and then some, and the internet reacted accordingly following the final touchdown.
#Alabama comes back to defeat #Georgia 26-23 in overtime to claim the 2018 National Championship.
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Man, Georgia football teams sure now how to fold and fold hard.
β kelcey brade (@KelceyBradeTSN) January 9, 2018
Falcons blow 28-3 3rd quarter Super Bowl lead.
Bulldogs blow 20-7 3rd quarter #NationalChampionship lead.
#TuaTime just paid off big time #NationalChampionship
β Laura Diakun (@LauraDiakun) January 9, 2018
What a chuck from Tua. Instant legend.
β Bryan Hayes (@HayesTSN) January 9, 2018
Did that just freaking happen?
β kelcey brade (@KelceyBradeTSN) January 9, 2018
Out of nowhere!!! #nationalchampionship
The dynasty adds another! pic.twitter.com/Ma9eKTbPue
β SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 9, 2018
What a game. What a finish.
β ESPN (@espn) January 9, 2018
Alabama does what Alabama does. pic.twitter.com/OITczvp4n1
Let the legend of Tua begin
β Todd Fuhrman (@ToddFuhrman) January 9, 2018
TUA CALLED GAME!!!!! pic.twitter.com/2E3jCa5rWn
β Barstool Bama (@BarstoolAlabama) January 9, 2018
BAMA WINS. TUA CONFIRMED GOAT pic.twitter.com/O3KkQtolbv
β gifdsports (@gifdsports) January 9, 2018
Iβm over here all types of proud of Tua Tagovailoa... pic.twitter.com/30tA7iwqVM
β Cassidy Hubbarth (@CassidyHubbarth) January 9, 2018
TUA FAVRE with a LASER
β Robert Littal (@BSO) January 9, 2018
Seeing Tua in this Bama Jersey make me hot. He pose to be @ Oregon. Duck fans you can thank Mark Helfrich For that.
β Pharaoh Brown (@PharaohsDream) January 9, 2018
What a throw by Tua. Some stones!!! 26 points in the 2nd half with a backup QB in the Natty against an excellent defense. Just amazing.
β Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) January 9, 2018
Nick Saban went from wanting to lose his mind on his quarterback to winning a National Championship in 20 seconds. He deserves an extra oatmeal pie tomorrow.
β Sage Rosenfels (@SageRosenfels18) January 9, 2018
Boy looked like Russell Wilson lol
β Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisJr) January 9, 2018
AINT NOBODY RUNNING NO DAMN FLAT ROUTE IN OT on 2nd and forever. https://t.co/bCnFN0UY2F
β Marlon Brown (@MB_uno4) January 9, 2018
Some 1 at GA gotta get fired in locker room after that π©
β LaMike james (@LaMichaelJames) January 9, 2018
If youβre gonna run the ball on the first two plays of OT, how are you not handing the ball to the RB thatβs been averaging 7 yds a carry? #terrible #NationalChampionship #CollegeFootballChampionship
β Austin Collie (@AKCollie_17) January 9, 2018
After Tuaβs interview, I can confirm earlier tweets of mine.. DUDE IS GONNA COLLECT ALL OF THE HEISMANS
β Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 9, 2018
Seriously!
β Jay Feely (@jayfeely) January 9, 2018
To sit on the bench all yr and come into the National Championship and deliver that comeback. Unreal https://t.co/3LzPxcEKhH
Wow... π @Tuaamann_
β Aaron Judge (@TheJudge44) January 9, 2018
YOUNGLeGeNd πͺπΎπͺπΎπ―π― tuamaann_ Baller https://t.co/YXitSw8bSU
β Desean Jackson (@DeSeanJackson11) January 9, 2018
βIβve never been happier in my lifeβ... Saban just telling his kids how he really feels ππ
β Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 9, 2018
Thatβs a dagger right there. Saban is the GOAT. All the true freshmen he used in this game and to change qbβs like that takes guts. Congratulations and thank you for keeping me entertained w/ this game.
β Jamaal Anderson (@Jamaal_Anderson) January 9, 2018
I was so mad at Alabama QB for taking that terrible sack...and he responds the next play by dropping a walk off TD dime! Incredible game.
β JoelDreessen (@JoelDreessen) January 9, 2018
That one hurt, but the Dawgs played there tails off and had one hell of a season #GoDawgs
β Geno Atkins (@GenoSacks) January 9, 2018
Roll Tide!!!! Letβs gooooo!!!!!!!!
β Mark Ingram II (@MarkIngram22) January 9, 2018
Call him Saint Nick Saban; The GR8EST college FB coach to ever live. Alabama Crimson Tide National Champs pic.twitter.com/quXqjXyJ21
β shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) January 9, 2018
True freshman just came in and took over in a National Championship game... what a stud
β Aaron Leasher (@aaronleasher_OP) January 9, 2018
Just some kid from Hawaii π€£ so sick @Tuaamann_ π€π½ https://t.co/619IVLJI6r
β Shane Victorino (@ShaneVictorino) January 9, 2018
Wow..True freshman to True freshman to win the National Championship!ππ» #RollTideRoll
β Bryce Harper (@Bharper3407) January 9, 2018
Can I copy your homework? Yeah just make sure itβs not obvious #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/N7IqztDc0i
β Zach Jackson (@zjackson11) January 9, 2018
Tua you are now my favorite QB of all time #CFPNationalChampionship
β Delino DeShields (@LinoDeShields) January 9, 2018
Wow! Talk about being ready for your moment #Bama @Tuaamann_
β Curtis McKenzie (@muckbro16) January 9, 2018
Thank god bama pulled that off for the kicker! #CFPlayoff
β Adam Henrique (@AdamHenrique) January 9, 2018
Did not see that coming...
β Keith Kinkaid (@Blockaid1) January 9, 2018
