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College football viewers aren’t thrilled with Kirk Herbstreit’s now viral reaction to the ending of a wild Iron Bowl between Alabama and Auburn.
Videos of Herbstreit and co-host Chris Fowler’s excitement following the final touchdown are making their rounds online.
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Herbstreit lost it after seeing Jalen Milroe’s improbable go-ahead touchdown on fourth and goal, nearly falling to the floor in disbelief. Many viewed his initial reaction as being pro-Alabama.
“Not really helping the impression people have that ‘big media’ is pulling for Bama.”
“Happy their beloved Alabama pulled off a miracle so they can push more SEC propaganda.”
The play ended a crazy game that saw a multitude of lead changes and a near College Football Playoff shifting upset. Auburn led for a large majority of the second half, seeing a fourth quarter field goal push the lead to 24-20.
Needing a touchdown, Alabama drove the ball inside the Tigers’ 10-yard-line.
The Tide appeared to play themselves out of position over the next three plays, losing nearly 25 yards thanks to a bad snap and illegal forward pass penalty.
But just when Alabama seemed down and out, Jalen Milroe delivered a 31-yard strike to Isaiah Bond in the back of the endzone.
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It was undoubtedly one of the best plays of the college football season, which was evident based on Kirk Herbstreit’s stunned reaction. With the win, the Crimson Tide keep their national championship hopes alive.
Alabama will play Georgia in the SEC title game next weekend.