Kalen DeBoer had "a feel."

After two straight 7-yard losses in the middle of the fourth quarter, Alabama football running back Kevin Riley took a pass from quarterback Ty Simpson and weaved his way back into Missouri territory with a 16-yard gain. The Crimson Tide coach felt Alabama's offense had momentum , even while facing a 4th-and-8 at the Tigers ' 38-yard line with less than five minutes left in a 3-point game.

DeBoer wanted Alabama to "keep swinging." Let Simpson and company go make plays.

"Play to win," DeBoer said.

To Simpson, the recipe in those situations is a simple one. "Big-time players make big-time plays in big-time games," he said. And Simpson needed a big-time play. Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now.

Simpson dropped back an

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