Alabama Wide Receiver Germie Bernard Gives Glory to Jesus Christ After Rose Bowl Loss to Indiana
Germie Bernard, Alabama's star wide receiver, publicly thanked Jesus Christ during the postgame press conference following Alabama's crushing 38-3 loss to No. 1 Indiana in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, on January 1, 2026. This defeat marked Alabama's worst postseason loss in Rose Bowl history.
Bernard, who led Alabama with 60 receiving yards in the game, wore eye black bearing the scripture Matthew 6:33 during the press conference. He sat alongside defensive lineman Tim Keenan III and expressed gratitude to his teammates who played through injuries as well as those healthy enough to contribute.
Bernard acknowledged head coach Kalen DeBoer, whom he followed from Washington to Alabama, crediting DeBoer with enabling his return to college football and to the Crimson Tide.
In the 2024 season, Bernard recorded 50 receptions for 794 yards and 2 touchdowns. His 2025 stats included 64 receptions for 862 yards and 7 touchdowns. He is expected to declare for the 2026 NFL Draft, likely in the early rounds. The postgame press conference was likely the final one of Bernard's collegiate career.
