Chase McGrath’s 40-yard field goal as time expired lifted No. 6 Tennessee to an epic 52–49 victory over No. 3 Alabama on Saturday night in Knoxville, Tenn.
Tennessee (6–0, 3–0 Southeastern Conference) snapped a 15-game losing streak against the Crimson Tide (6–1, 3–1) and beat Alabama for the first time since Nick Saban became the Tide’s coach in 2007.
Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker set up the game-winning score by driving the Volunteers 45 yards in only 13 seconds on two long completions to Ramel Keyton and Bru McCoy to give them the ball at the Alabama 23.
Hooker completed 21 of 30 passes for 385 yards and threw five touchdown passes. He connected on all five of his touchdown passes with receiver Jalin Hyatt, who finished with six catches for 207 yards….