The Alabama Crimson Tide survived yet another SEC thriller on Saturday, outlasting South Carolina 29-22 in a comeback that tested every bit of their championship mettle. It came just days after head coach Kalen DeBoer had to rework his offensive plans, ruling out freshman wide receiver Lotzier Brooks before the matchup.

Brooks’s absence opened the door for Germie Bernard to take on a bigger role, and he more than delivered. Bernard not only caught the game-tying touchdown late in the fourth quarter but also sealed the victory with a 25-yard touchdown run in the final seconds.

After the game, DeBoer couldn’t have been more complimentary . Speaking to reporters, he said, “We’ve got all the trust in the world,” referring to Bernard’s reliability under pressure, via reporter Nick Kelly o

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