Alabama Crimson Tide

Jones' 57-yard punt return TD extends Alabama's big lead

Published Dec. 31, 2015 11:09 p.m. ET

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Alabama is here to save your late night New Year's Eve plans, college football fans. Thanks to punt returner Cyrus Jones, the Crimson Tide pushed Michigan State to the brink of elimination before the fourth quarter even began with a 57-yard punt return touchdown. 

Kicking from its own end zone, the Spartans badly outkicked their punt coverage, which led to some fancy moves by Jones. It appears he wasn't even touched on this return to the house:

The Crimson Tide took a 24-point lead after the touchdown, and then followed it up with this 50-yard pass to freshman receiver Calvin Ridley to make it a 31-0 game. Game, set, match. 

As it was at the conclusion of the 2013 season (Florida State-Auburn) the SEC will take on the ACC for the 2015 national title in Glendale, Arizona, as the Tide would go on to win 38-0 over the Spartans.

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