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Will Reichard saved the day despite sloppy play from Alabama: ‘I just wanted an opportunity’

Alabama fans typically don’t share many glowing memories of game-winning kick situations, but Will Reichard has broken that tradition of late-game woes.

Reichard drilled a 33-yard field goal with 10-seconds remaining to put the Crimson Tide up 20-19 over Texas which they would eventually hold onto for the win.

It was the first time since 2005 that Alabama made a game-winning kick, but despite the long gap in history, Reichard was eager for the chance to put his team ahead.

“Really, I just wanted an opportunity,” Reichard said. “I just wanted our offense to be able to go down and put me in position.