Vols End the Dry Period as UT Makes the Game-Closing Field Goal to Beat Alabama

On Saturday, Tennessee defeated Alabama 52-49 thanks to a shaky 40-yard field goal by kicker Chase McGrath with two seconds remaining in the contest.

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Since 2006, the Vols have defeated the Crimson Tide once.

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Will Reichard of Alabama missed a 50-yard field goal with 15 seconds left on the previous possession, giving Tennessee the ball back.

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Hendon Hooker, the quarterback for the Vols, moved his team down the field in just two plays to put Tennessee in position for a field goal attempt.

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Jalin Hyatt, an orange receiver, was the day's hero after hauling in a staggering five touchdown passes and accumulating 207 yards in the air.

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With their victory on Saturday, No. 6 Tennessee improved to 6-0 while No. 3 Tide improved to 6-1.

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Tennessee ended Alabama's 15-year losing skid by defeating them.

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After the game, fans at Neyland Stadium invaded the field and tore down the goal posts.

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The Vols will next take a vacation from SEC competition by hosting Tennessee-Martin, while No. 16 Mississippi State will host No. 1 Alabama.

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