The Tigers had first-and-goal from the nine-yard line with nine seconds remaining, and Mike Williams drew a pass interference penalty on second and goal before making the game-winning pass. 

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Alabama took a 31-28 lead with 2:07 remaining on a 30-yard touchdown run by Jalen Hurts for the go-ahead touchdown, but that left a little too much time on the clock for Watson.