A year later, the stage was different, the opponent was the same, and the roles were reversed. Tagovailoa struggled and ultimately left the game with an injury in the fourth quarter with the Crimson Tide down one score. Hurts completed 7 of 9 passes for 82 yards, passed for a touchdown and ran for the go-ahead score to lift the Crimson Tide past the Bulldogs, keep their undefeated season (13-0) intact and clinch a spot in the Playoff.
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Hurts’ underdog story of losing his starting job and coming back to lead his team to a victory was cheered by many college football personalities on social media.
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Hurts also achieved what many before him could not.
