Saturday night's showdown between the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs and No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide lived up to the hype.
It didn't start off that way, however. Alabama jumped out to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter, with Jalen Milroe accounting for a rushing and a passing touchdown. Though Georgia struck back with a Trevor Etienne score in the second, Milroe added another touchdown on the ground, this time a 36-yarder, and the Crimson Tide ended the half leading 30-7 after forcing a Georgia safety.
The Bulldogs aren't No. 2 for nothing, however, and came roaring back in the second half. After a horrible first half, Carson Beck caught fire after halftime, throwing for three touchdowns. The last of those was the most dramatic: After an Alabama punt, Beck slung a 67-yard touchdown pass to Dillon Bell on the very next play, putting Georgia ahead for the first time.
The Bulldogs' lead was short-lived, however. Milroe one-upped Beck with a 75-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Williams immediately after the kickoff, putting Alabama ahead once more. Though Beck led Georgia down the field once again, he threw an interception in the end zone to seal Alabama's 41-34 win.
Stars across the sports spectrum were going wild on social media, particularly in reaction to the 17-year-old Williams' incredible game-winning score.
THIS GAME IS A INSTANT CLASSIC!!!!!!
— LeBron James (@KingJames) September 29, 2024
This 17 year old KID IS PHENOMENAL
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) September 29, 2024
Ryan Williams!!!!!! @Ryanwms1 🔥🔥🔥
— Chris Paul (@CP3) September 29, 2024
Okay this game is wild
— Jalen Brunson (@jalenbrunson1) September 29, 2024
OMG 🤯
— Lonzo Ball (@ZO2_) September 29, 2024
WOWWWWW
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) September 29, 2024
THIS GAME 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) September 29, 2024
WOW WOW WOW!!! !!!
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) September 29, 2024
That spin was ridiculous 😮💨
— Lonzo Ball (@ZO2_) September 29, 2024
Alabama Georgia is an instant classic.
— Taylor Lewan (@TaylorLewan77) September 29, 2024
This kid Ryan Williams being 17 is crazy!! Hes tuffff 🥶🥶🥶
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) September 29, 2024
