Alabama Iron Bowl hero Isaiah Bond sits down with WVTM 13 ahead of the Rose Bowl

As each game goes on, Alabama Wide Receiver Isaiah Bond says he has more experience. Believing in himself helps him improve in each game. "Playing in the Rose Bowl is one of the biggest accomplishments you can have as a college football player," Bond said. That belief came with a major moment.

Jalen Milroe and Bond rescued No. 8 Alabama’s playoff hopes in the Iron Bowl, connecting for a last minute touchdown on fourth and goal from the 31 to beat Auburn 27 24. Bond caught Milroe’s desperation heave in the left corner of the end zone with 32 seconds left to give the Crimson Tide (11 1, 8 0 Southeastern Conference) a 10th straight win in the latest dramatic Iron Bowl at Jordan Hare Stadium.

Alabama nearly returned an interception for another touchdown on the final play. But this game will be remembered around the state for fourth and 31, a play where Auburn didn’t try to put any pressure on Milroe before he spotted Bond. >> LISTEN: Nick Saban speaks after Alabama wins Iron Bowl The Crimson Tide community erupted following the already iconic pass, filling the stadium with Alabama's fight song.

Jalen Milroe could be heard repeatedly chanting, "never give up," as he walked off the field. Bond said it is a defining moment for him, especially because he became a recognizable person in public after that moment. "It's a sweet and sour feeling," Bond said. He also said his phone slowed down with the amount of texts he got after that catch..