Tennessee knocked off No. 1 Alabama 52-49 with Chase McGrath kicking the winning field goal with no time left. QB Hendon Hooker shined in the victory.
USA TODAY Sports' Paul Myerberg and Dan Wolken break down the top landing spot for coach Matt Rhule.No. 8 Tennessee knocked off top-ranked Alabama 52-49 behind the standout play of quarterback Hendon Hooker and a clutch kick from Chase McGrath. Almost as sweet for the Volunteers, they broke a 15-game losing streak to their rival with the victory.
Hooker finished 21-of-30 for 385 yards and five touchdowns as he outdueled reigning Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young and established himself as a top contender for college football's biggest individual award. In a back-and-forth game, Hooker found Jalin Hyatt for a 13-yard touchdown to tie the game late in the fourth quarter. Hyatt caught all five of Hooker's scoring passes and finished with six catches for 207 yards.
Young drove Alabama into field-goal range but a missed 50-yard kick gave the Volunteers one final chance. Hooker completed two passes and set up McGrath for a kick to win the game. He delivered with a knuckleball from 40 yards out that barely cleared the crossbar and kept Tennessee unbeaten.WHAT A WIN FOR THE VOLS.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
No. 8 Tennessee knocks off No. 1 Alabama with field goal on final playTennessee knocked off No. 1 Alabama 52-49 with Chase McGrath kicking the winning field goal with no time left. QB Hendon Hooker shined in the victory.
Read more »
No. 6 Tennessee snaps losing streak to Nick Saban, takes down No. 3 Alabama on last-second field goalTennessee beat Alabama on a last-second field goal, beating Nick Saban for the first time in 16 tries as fans emptied Neyland Stadium onto the field.
Read more »
No. 3 Alabama Falls to No. 6 Tennessee 52-49 on Late Field Goal in Offensive Shootout - Alabama NewsTennessee's Chase McGrath made a 40-yard field goal as time expired to give the No. 6 Volunteers a 52-49 victory over No. 3 Alabama on Saturday in Knoxville. alabamafootball alabamacrimsontide alabamanewsnetwork
Read more »
Vols down Tide on last-second field goal to end 15 years of miseryKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Chase McGrath made a 40-yard field goal as time expired to give No. 6 Tennessee a 52-49 victory over No. 3 Alabama on Saturday.
Read more »
Tennessee Snaps Losing Streak to Alabama With FG as Time ExpiresThe Tennessee Volunteers defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide 52-49 on a 40-yard field goal by Chase McGrath as time expired.
Read more »
No. 6 Tennessee beats No. 3 Alabama with field goal as time expiresChase McGrath made a 40-yard field goal as time expired to give No. 6 Tennessee a 52-49 victory over visiting No. 3 Alabama on Saturday.
Read more »