Alabama QB Jalen Milroe makes something clear to the CFP committee after win against Auburn

Alabama Crimson Tide‘s latest victory over Auburn left the coach Kalen DeBoers team with a final record of nine wins and three defeats. While we waited to see the future of the program as it relates to the playoffs, it was QB Jalen Milroe himself, who sent a strong message to the CFP Committee.

After the game at Bryant-Denny StadiumWhere Bama secured a convincing 28-14 victory over the visitors, the talented quarterback spoke to the press and made his stance clear when asked why his team should be in the playoffs.

“There is courage and determination in this group” Milroe told ABC. “When pressure comes, it’s normal to give up and give up. There are people in this locker room who constantly want to get better. I love the guys in the room all the time. That’s the best thing about this group.”

Milroe, who threw for 256 yards and rushed for 104 yards and three touchdowns in the win, also made it clear the mindset not only he has, but also his teammates and the Alabama coaching staff.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) calls signals before a snap during the second half of a college football game between the LSU Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide on November 9, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

“Coach speaks of a 1-0” said the QB. “You don’t do that when the opportunity is to play 1-0. Achieving 1-0 requires having an open and growth mindset. It’s so important for every player to have a growth-oriented yet optimistic mindset.”

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“I have great teammates and great coaches who are by my side the whole game. They just did it. It’s about executing the task at hand and winning.” Milroe finally came to this conclusion.

Kalen DeBoer praised Milroe’s performance

After the confident victory in Iron bowl Against the Auburn Tigers, Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer couldn’t hide his excitement and delivered a strong message regarding QB Jalen Milroe’s remarkable performance.

“It lived up to the hype. It definitely did,” DeBoer explained, via BamaOnLine. “He found his time to do plays. At times we pulled back but he didn’t force it, but when the time comes he can make those plays. He often made it difficult for us to defend ourselves today. Again, I thought he threw the ball extremely well.”

Additionally, the coach praised Milroe’s ability to overcome adversity: “We talk about the resilience of our team. I think that’s a good word for him.” DeBoer said. “It’s hard to be the quarterback of a football team. I think it’s hard to be a quarterback of a team and a program that expects to win every game. The ball is often in his hands. I know there’s always a play or two you want back, but he just stays the course.“

Head coach Kalen DeBoer of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks on before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

After the Iron Bowl win, DeBoer expressed his special thanks to the fans

Not only was the victory over Auburn the result of the players’ great performance on the field, but the coach also knows that Alabama’s fans play a key role in the presentation of every home game.

“I want to say one thing: We are undefeated at home and a lot of that has to do with our fan base. Just out there at the end and the energy in the stadium today, just the whole day, from the time we stop and do the walk until the end, every week. There is definitely a home advantage that we feel when we are here. I would like to thank the fans for being here today and for being with us throughout the season. It was a fun night for our boys as they won the Iron Bowl. It’s a big deal, everyone knows that and they did everything we needed to do for us to have a chance to win.”