Jalen Milroe

The 2023 Iron Bowl will forever be known for the "Gravedigger," a miraculous play that saved Alabama's season. Trailing 24-20 with 32 seconds remaining, Alabama faced a dire 4th-and-goal from the Auburn 31-yard line after a bad snap and a penalty. In a moment of desperation, quarterback Jalen Milroe famously yelled "Give me a snap, clap!" and launched a prayer to the back left corner of the end zone. Wide receiver Isaiah Bond fought through contact to secure the catch, stunning the Jordan-Hare crowd and giving Alabama a 27-24 lead. Before the miracle, the game was a defensive slugfest where Auburn seemed poised for an upset, capitalizing on Alabama mistakes and muffed punts. Auburn took the lead in the second half behind a punishing run game led by Jarquez Hunter. But Milroe's heroics on 4th-and-31 etched his name into Iron Bowl lore alongside the greatest plays in the rivalry's history. The victory kept Alabama's College Football Playoff hopes alive, eventually propelling them to an SEC Championship win over Georgia.