It was an emotional victory against Alabama for the Rebels. The Crimson Tide refused to give up, leading to a nail-biting finish with the victor unclear until the final seconds of the fourth quarter.
“On three different occasions, I really let my mind go where it should never go, that maybe the game is over, and they showed their character,” Hugh Freeze, head coach, said. “That comes from their coaching staff and their players, and they fought for 60 minutes, which is something to be proud of, also. And really we had to fight to get out of there with a win, so credit to them.