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Alabama star receiver Germie Bernard closed what will likely be the last postgame press conference of his college football career by invoking his faith, giving “glory to my Lord and Savior.”
The Crimson Tide suffered a crushing, lopsided loss to No. 1 Indiana in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals at the Rose Bowl on Thursday. While there was little to be thankful for in the 38-3 rout, Bernard felt differently.
Germie Bernard (5) of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates with fans after the first-round game of the 2025 College Football Playoff against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma, on Dec. 19, 2025. The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Oklahoma Sooners 34-24. (CFP/Getty Images)
“I just want to give glory to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for allowing us to have this opportunity, for allowing this team to be here together in California and enjoy this moment,” he said as he wrapped up the player portion of the media.
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“Even though it didn’t turn out the way we wanted, there’s still a lot to be thankful for.”
Sitting next to Alabama defensive lineman Tim Keenan III, Bernard continued to count his blessings.
“Guys like TK, he suffered an injury and was able to play all season. They were able to play in this game that they weren’t healthy all year and we were able to come off the field healthy. So that’s a lot to be thankful for and I just want to give glory to Jesus Christ for this opportunity.”
Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) speaks at a press conference after the 2025 Rose Bowl, a College Football Playoff quarterfinal game, against the Indiana Hoosiers at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, on January 1, 2026. (Kirby Lee/Image Images)
Bernard sat at the press conference with black eyes and the words “Matthew 6:33,” referencing the Bible verse, “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
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Despite the team’s overall lack of production on Thursday, Bernard led the offense with 60 receiving yards.
Bernard followed head coach Kalen DeBoer from Washington to Alabama, where he immediately took the field as a starter. In 2024, he led the team with 50 receptions for 794 yards and two touchdowns and followed that season with another stellar year, recording 64 receptions for 862 yards and seven touchdowns.
“It’s been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made,” Bernard said Thursday about following DeBoer to Alabama. “It’s been a long journey for me and I’m grateful that Coach DeBoer allowed me the opportunity to first return to Washington and then follow him here to the University of Alabama. He’s had a huge impact on my life.”
Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) uses a stiff arm to break up a tackle by Georgia defensive back KJ Bolden (4) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on December 6, 2025. (Gary Cosby Jr./Tuscaloosa News)
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Bernard is expected to declare for the 2026 NFL Draft, where he will likely go in the early rounds.
