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Germie Bernard’s Leaping Catch Sets Up Late TD as Alabama Defeats Oklahoma in CFP Opener

The 24-yard grab drew immediate comparisons to Tyrone Prothro’s famed 2005 reception.

Overview

  • On second-and-4 with 8:44 left, Bernard elevated over defender Jacobe Johnson for a 24-yard reception to the Oklahoma 5-yard line.
  • Two plays later, Daniel Hill scored on a 6-yard run to extend Alabama’s lead with 7:24 remaining.
  • Fans and analysts flooded social media with praise, repeatedly saying Bernard had “mossed” the defender.
  • Bernard finished with 3 receptions for 40 yards, securing the crucial fourth-quarter catch on a pass from Ty Simpson.
  • With the win, Alabama advances to the Rose Bowl to face top-seeded Indiana on Jan. 1 in Pasadena.