I can think of some more.
1985 vs. UGA
A classic finish that has been discussed many times on this forum.
1995 vs. Southern Miss
It’s fourth and long around the So. Miss 30, under one minute left in the 4th quarter, and we’re down by 3. Instead of attempting a long FG, CGS elects to go for the win. Brian Burgdorf proceeds to deliver the game-winning TD pass to Toderick Malone!
I caught the end of this one on the radio. Unfortunately, I didn’t watch or listen to it before that point of the game, so I can’t comment on the struggles of the day. Maybe someone here can provide more details. I remember thinking that we should attempt the field goal to salvage a tie. Needless to say, I was quite happy to be wrong!
1996 vs. NC State
A late interception thwarts an attempt at a game winning TD drive for NC State. Final Score: Bama 24 NC State 19.
1998 vs. ECU
A blocked XP attempt returned for 2 points was the difference in this game. Final score: Bama 23 ECU 22. I attended this one, and I don’t remember how we managed to hold on to the narrowest of margins.
1999 vs. Arkansas
We almost had 2 games in a row where we lost on a desperation heave (Let’s not talk about the game that took place the week before this one). Granted, the Hogs would have had to win in OT or perhaps HDN would have elected to go for 2, but thankfully the last play ended the way it did!
2001 vs. Vanderbilt
This one is understandably forgotten because one of the tragic events of 3 days later (9/11).
Bama kicked 4 field goals, Vandy 3, for a final score of 12-9. If I remember right, on Vandy's last possession, QB Greg Zolman dropped what would have been a walk-in game winning TD reception on a throwback trick play. Vandy had to settle for a short FG attempt. The kick was no good, and Bama runs out the clock to limp out of Nashville with a win.
2003 vs. Southern Miss
Yeah, we won 17-3, but the odds were very much against us going into the game. Our staring QB and back-up QB (Croyle and Pennington) were out with injuries, so we were forced to start 3rd string QB Brandon Avalos – a completely inexperienced QB at the college level. So we had no passing game whatsoever to play against a respectable Golden Eagles team. When you take this into account, these were arguably the finest performances by Shaud Williams and that day’s o-line during their time at Bama. We had a blocked punt that we recovered near their goal line which provided one of the touchdowns (the other was a long TD run by Shaud). Southern Miss had a kick return for a TD that was called back for holding. If I remember right, Avalos went 2-7 with one insignificant pick. This may have been the only time he saw action in an Alabama football game. The rest of the play calls were of course mostly inside running plays. Great effort by Joe Kines and the entire Bama defense!
It amazes me that we only had to suffer one loss to the Golden Eagles from 1997-2005 (the last year of the annual series). 2003 was a dreadful year for the program on and off the field, but the win over Southern Miss was one I cherished knowing the circumstances the team had to overcome. Back then I never would have thought that Bama would have a bunch more NCs by 2021.
2016 vs. Ole Miss
We faced a 24-3 first half deficit on the road. Three NOTs made this win possible: Eddie Jackson’s punt return for TD, Johnathan Allen’s long INT return, and Da’Ron Payne’s fumble recovery (with a lucky bounce) and subsequent dive into the end zone. Ole Miss had a frantic comeback attempt which included an onside kick recovery that led to their final TD. Our offense had to get a couple of first downs to run out the clock and prevent a tired defense from coming back on the field. Final score: Bama 48 Ole Miss 43. This win was a credit to Nick Saban instilling a never-quit attitude in every team he coaches!
2020 vs. Ole Miss and Florida
A team is lucky to win any game where the defense gives up 48 and 46 points, respectively. Luckily, we had our best offense ever! Also, I don’t think Charlie Scott gets enough credit for the clutch, unreturnable punt he delivered to pin Florida deep for their final possession. That was about as pressure packed as it gets for a punter. Ole Miss couldn’t keep up the pace with Bama’s offense at the end of the game. A flat start to the 2nd half vs. Florida made it closer than it should have been. RTR!
I thought we had lost in 2021 after our offense failed on 4th and short near the end of regulation. We were lucky to have Bigsby go out of bounds (which Jordan Battle was partially responsible for 
), convert the 4th downs on the final drive in regulation, connect on the long TD pass to force OT, have Reichard kick a high pressure FG in OT to extend the game, and then win the 2 pt conversion contest!
