Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide faced the University of Georgia at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta for the College Football Playoff National Championship to finish the 2017 season. Georgia dominated the first half and carried a 13-0 lead into halftime.
Jalen Hurts had success before the matchup; however, he struggled against the Bulldogs and Saban made a change in the second half. He went with a true freshman in Tua Tagovailoa, and it changed the course of the game. Tagovailoa threw three touchdowns, including the game-winner in overtime, to deliver the Tide to a 26-23 victory. It was an incredible play but was “2nd and 26” the great play in Alabama football history?