Top-ranked Alabama’s hopes of competing for a third consecutive BCS national title were crushed in the unlikeliest of manners and at the hands of its most hated rival.

In a game that featured several game-changing plays, it was the Tide’s special teams unit that failed them repeatedly and ultimately cost them dearly on the game’s final play.

Despite a strong day statistically from the offense, it was the Tide’s inability to capitalize on two fourth-quarter possessions deep in Auburn territory that will haunt Tide fans until these teams meet again next season.

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