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Was it pass interference? Georgia escapes Alabama after no-call sparks outrage from Kalen DeBoer

Alabama’s late push for a game-tying field goal against Georgia on Saturday night collapsed after a highly contentious officiating decision left Crimson Tide fans and coach Kalen DeBoer fuming. Trailing 20–17 with under four minutes left, Alabama’s Keelon Russell threw a deep pass to Rico Scott in the end zone, but Georgia safety KJ Bolden appeared to illegally block Scott before the ball arrived.

Despite the clear visual evidence of pass interference, no penalty was called, denying Alabama a first down inside the red zone. The missed call became even more glaring when Bolden’s subsequent sack on the next play pushed Alabama out of field-goal range, forcing a punt from its own 43-yard line.

DeBoer’s frustration boiled over as he confronted officials on the sideline, while the crowd of 100,077 erupted in sustained boos. The game’s final blow came when Alabama’s Dijon Lee Jr.

was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct, sealing the Bulldogs’ 20–17 victory. In his postgame remarks, DeBoer avoided direct criticism of the officiating, instead emphasizing the need to respect the process—though his body language spoke volumes about the night’s most pivotal moment.

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