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Alabama calls risky onside kick in the 4th quarter and immediately scores a critical touchdown

Emmett KnowltonJan 12, 2016, 10:12 IST

via ESPN

Talk about gutsy play calling!

After tying the game 24-24 with around 10 minutes left in the 4th quarter of Monday night's college football championship, Alabama completely caught Clemson off-guard with an out-of-nowhere onside kick. The Crimson Tide recovered the kick on the 50 yard line, and scored on the ensuing drive.

Here's the play:

And here's another look:

Two plays later, Alabama took advantage of the short field and found the back of the end zone for six points. Jacob Coker connected with O.J. Howard on a 51-yard pass to put his team up 31-24.

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