Tennessee beats Alabama on a field goal as time expires
Tennessee beat Alabama 52-49 on October 15, 2022, when Chase McGrath made a field goal as time expired.
Josh Heupel, Tennessee head coach
Hey, it’s about this team. This is for our former players, our fans. We know what this means … everybody’s lighting a cigar tonight!
The game
Alabama Athletics
The No. 3/1 Alabama football team fell at No. 6/8 Tennessee, 52-49, Saturday night following a 40-yard Vols field goal that sailed through the uprights as time expired.
Associated Press
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.
Reaction
Through Oct 16, 2022
What Tennessee said
Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee wide receiver
To be honest, I didn’t know I was going to have five touchdowns. That’s a lot.
Chase McGrath, Tennessee kicker
It’s amazing. Especially with this fan base, you know, all of those years. For us to be able to come out with a win tonight and see everybody’s reaction, it’s a real blessing and it’s an awesome night.
What Alabama said
Nick Saban, Alabama head coach
They were blitzing. They had a loaded box a lot, and we thought we could make plays in the passing game.
We didn’t answer the bell today. Obviously, there’s a lot of work to be done. Way too many penalties.
Henry To’oTo’o, Alabama linebacker
They played hard. We didn’t execute. Shot ourselves in the foot the whole game and just gotta clean it up.
Show the last quote
Henry To’oTo’o, Alabama linebacker
We got a long season left. We’ll see them.
Related
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- Same quotes, as a list
Sources
News and releases
Sports Illustrated, Oct 16, 2022“Heupel After Alabama Upset: ‘Everybody’s Lighting a Cigar Tonight’”
Heupel’s remarks after the game, as printed by Sports Illustrated
RollTide.com, Oct 15, 2022“No. 3/1 Alabama Football Falls on Last-Second Field Goal to No. 6/8 Tennessee in Knoxville, 52-49 - Alabama Athletics”
Alabama Athletics’ own game story, by RollTide.com
CBS Sports, Oct 15, 2022“Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Tennessee Volunteers Live Score and Stats - October 15, 2022 Gametracker”
Associated Press, via CBS Sports
ESPN, Oct 15, 2022“Nick Saban: Alabama’s defense ‘too soft’ late in loss to Tennessee”
- Sports Illustrated, Oct 16, 2022
“‘I Smoked it Slow, but it was Dang Good:’ What Tennessee Said After 52-49 Win Over Alabama”
Tennessee’s postgame quotes, as printed by Sports Illustrated
- Sports Illustrated, Oct 16, 2022
“Nick Saban Explains Alabama Playcalling on Final Drive”
Saban’s postgame news conference, as printed by Sports Illustrated
- Sports Illustrated, Oct 16, 2022
“Henry To’oTo’o and Alabama have a Message for Not Just Tennessee, but All of College Football”