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Hurts rallies No. 1 Alabama to 35-28 win over No. 4 Georgia

- By Paul Newberry AP Sports Writer

In a dramatic twist on last season’s national championsh­ip game, Jalen Hurts came off the bench to pass for one touchdown and run for another in the fourth quarter, rallying No. 1 Alabama to a 35-28 win over No. 4 Georgia for the Southeaste­rn Conference title last Saturday.

Heisman Trophy favorite Tua Tagovailoa had to be helped off the field with just over 11 minutes remaining after one of his own linemen stepped on the quarterbac­k’s right ankle as he attempted to throw.

Enter Hurts, who led Alabama to the national title game as a freshman but lost the starting job to Tagovailoa. Hurts calmly guided the Crimson Tide (13-0, No. 1 CFP) to a game- tying touchdown with a 10-yard pass to Jerry Jeudy, capping a 16-play, 80-yard drive that consumed more than 7 minutes .

 ?? / AP-John Bazemore ?? Alabama’s Henry Ruggs III (11) tackles Georgia wide receiver Mecole Hardman (4) on a punt return during Saturday’s game in Atlanta.
/ AP-John Bazemore Alabama’s Henry Ruggs III (11) tackles Georgia wide receiver Mecole Hardman (4) on a punt return during Saturday’s game in Atlanta.

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