Game 6: The Third Saturday in October

No. 6 Vols Take Down No. 3 Alabama As Time Expires, 52-49.
Redshirt senior Chase McGrath kicked a 40-yard field goal as time expired to deliver No. 6/8 Tennessee an epic 52-49 victory over No. 3/1 Alabama in front of a capacity orange-out crowd.

[@EaglesVols91]

I have been watching highlights of the Bama game nonstop. Still feels like a dream

[@MooseMeus]

ive watched the entire game like 6 times already

[@jasonwyatt299]

Me too. I've never watched as many highlights of a game as I have of this one. I guess that shows the magnitude of the game! Both QBs were unbelievable. The UT OL should be getting a ton of credit for the win. AL couldn't do anything to stop HH.

[@Boxman487]

Absolutely feel you. For the first time in my life while I was at the game, I unironically and unsarcastically actually thought I was dreaming for almost 30 minutes after the game ended.

[@logancradic8751]

me too

[@coletrain4155]

Me too bro me too 😊

[@colbykuns1909]

Still chills I still can't believe it I'm still crying of tears of joy

[@themontgomeryc]

I had never cried because of a football game in my whole life… I still tear up thinking about this game. Just beautiful, and such a release after 15 years of being a SEC punching bag

[@Lunzie]

Me too!!!!!

[@3283stout]

Amen brother, it's Wednesday and I still find myself tearing up with joy, GO BIG ORANGE 🔶️ 🍊. VOL FOR LIFE.

[@iiDOCKERY]

Same as soon as it happened I had uncontrollable tears!!! GBO 🍊 #V4L

[@meredithmarchetti2791]

As an alumni of the late 90s - early 00s, the last 10 years have been so frustrating! Loving the “feels like 98’” feeling this year!

[@nuggz4424]

What is it 10 months later? Still get chills and teary eyes reliving this moment. Let's make these moments routine going forward GO BIG FREEKIN ORANGE!!!

[@tennesseefootballhype]

Josh really is doing what he said he would do, we’ve beat 4 ranked teams already this year, first 6-0 start since 1998, he’s produced a heisman contender, he’s made the offense the best in the country with the defense not to far behind, he’s really brought Tennessee back to its glory days🥹

[@callmeshaggy5768]

Whoever edited this needs a raise. I've watched this 10 times and cry every single time that ball goes through the uprights

[@datguy5743]

Agreed

[@bigorange000]

1st time that I've cried since my dad died in 07.GBO. Long time coming.

[@nlyoswag7151]

Not even a Tennessee fan but this was definitely the greatest and my favorite game I’ve watched live 🤘

[@_JustHavinFun_]

Josh Heupel was an absolute godsend to the university of Tennessee. Haven’t won a championship yet but damn it’s looking good so far already in year 2!!!

[@rustymaximus9179]

And to think we thought we had settled. I love this guy. I don't see him leaving for Oklahoma either. He could have left last year. He sees the opportunity to build something. I'm really shocked at his progress, his love for our program and our fans.

[@Zach-bt6ou]

Chills man. What an experience. I’ll tell my grandkids about that game

[@agentorange3417]

"We will be the aggressors." CJH. Pushing down the field for that field goal with seconds left was our Coach Heup doing EXACTLY that!! GB🍊!!!

[@leswadley6792]

Having been born in Tennessee and moved to Alabama at a very young age; it’s never been easy being a Tennessee fan and living here! We win it’s cause we cheated! We lose we sux! I take it one day at a time; I wouldn’t change a thing! Go vols woot woot!

[@deeperllama6147]

Been waiting my whole life for that feeling I had Saturday...lets keep it goin

[@The_Beez_Knees]

As a Michigan fan I was rooting for the Big Orange! I was so happy to see yall win! When we beat OSU last year the feelings we were experiencing were just indescribable. It was nice to see yall experience the same thing! Good luck the rest of this season!

[@josie4895]

This is 🔥🔥 shout out to the media team. Y’all are getting so much better, along with everyone else here on campus!!!

[@nickcunningham4924]

I love this team so much

[@xeno865]

Thank you team and staff. This is a memory i'll have forever. It's all I could do to hold back tears after that field goal. We've waited so long and been through so much for this win. Thank you! Go Big Orange and Go Damn Vols!

[@TheSpaniard]

Man. What a moment. Took too long, but Heupel finally got us there. I'm out in Arizona for Army shenanigans. I would have given anything to be in Knoxville this past Saturday. Tennessee is finally back where we belong. On top. GO VOLS!

[@jasonharper3334]

Thank you for your service - we’ll cheer on your behalf until to get back to Knoxville- Go VOLS

[@LuisVelazquezLV3]

Took too long?!?!? dude did it in less than 2 years! in year 2!!!! that's incredible!

[@oc2108]

I was born and raised in East Tennessee. Served in the active duty USAF from 2001-2021. I was overseas for 12 Tennessee football seasons while in uniform. Tennessee had some lean years, but I do have memories of watching games from all over the world. You'll never forget where you were for Saturday's game. Thanks for serving brother. Rocky Top ain't going anywhere, and we'll have a seat for you when you get back.

[@TheSpaniard]

@@jasonharper3334 I haven't done much, but it's an honor to serve. I know y'all keeping Knoxville loud even without me! 😂

[@TheSpaniard]

@@LuisVelazquezLV3 I meant took too long for us to beat Bama again. No, Heupel has WAY overachieved so far in under 2 years. I just mean as a program, it took us too long to get the right guy

[@gileadtenn]

I can't stop watching over and over reaction videos and highlights of my lifelong favorite team.. my alma mater the University of Tennessee. We did it. VOL 4 LIFE 🍊🍊🍊💯

[@iiDOCKERY]

Same man! It’s amazing in ever single way! Can’t tell you how much I love this program! GBO 🍊 #V4L

[@justink3184]

This series contains the best recaps ever, the Florida one is so intense, but this one is my new favorite! Thank you so much for the hard work in making these videos!!! Go Big Orange!

[@willcampbell2485]

Still brings tears to my eyes!

[@bryanroberts]

Love this team and I love this staff! All aboard the Heup train!!

[@joey7551]

This video is an absolute masterpiece.

[@pringlescan81]

Even though this hasn’t been a competitive series in years, this year’s game was a classic for the ages. I hope the rivalry comes back. College football needs it.

[@kittydoggy2803]

A game of a lifetime and we came out on top. Rocky Top you will always be home sweet home to me. We needed this win so much. I'm a Tennessee Volunteer for life. Go big orange. 🧡.

[@rockytop]

That was probably the best game I’ve ever seen Tennessee play in all my 52 years!

[@xeno865]

Also seeing the former Sheriff smoking a victory cigar on the field with Vols fans was absolutely awesome. Hooker is the new sheriff in town!

[@meredithmarchetti2791]

Although this was an amazing game, I still have Manning’s first play TD at Bama in 97’ as my top moment! 🙂

[@jls9595]

This should have a billion views

[@adultishgambino6831]

6 months later and this video still makes me cry every time I watch it. Go big orange

[@kevbotchill]

What a video. I’m crying reliving it. Fantastic work

[@crawdadwatson]

The greatest college football game I have ever watched

[@RAID3R63]

I love this team and have lived and mostly died with them for 30 Years. I wasnt sure when this day would come im so thankful for cjh and cant wait to see where the future takes us

[@Michael_Chandler_Keaton]

Never dreamed it would all happen so fast...I love this team.....I love this coach....GBO!!

[@emeraldhoax8201]

That game was awesome. I'm in the Golden Eagle Marching Band at Tennessee Tech while we were playing Tennessee State. Pretty much the only people watching in the first half were the two football teams and the announcer because everyone else was watching that game. When the kick went through, everyone there went wild. Wish I was at Neyland that night.

[@blakepratt9368]

LETS GO VOLSSS

[@mlwmemphis]

Keep working men. All your goals are in front of you.

[@billy9497able]

No one thought Heupal could do what he did. No one. Including the Gans and including me. Incredible

[@trevorrogers8092]

What a video chills great job and for all my vol nation I SAID IT'S GREAT TO BE A TENNESSEE VOL

[@DLvlogs_7]

Let’s go!!!!!!!! GBO 🍊

[@benjaminbenjamin5549]

Go Vols!

[@jamesgoines7663]

Thanks. This was a well put together video.

[@chrisgrantham4252]

Tennessee's media team is undefeated.

[@bvanstratum]

what a game. you had to be there.

[@devinzaderiko1525]

So thankful for Josh Heupel!!

[@BB-uu9oo]

Anyone still watch this occasionally to get hype for this upcoming season? GBO

[@karenbass3507]

Wonderful win! Reminiscent of the first time we won against Bear Bryant towards the end of Bryant's time at Bama.

[@lshore2476]

6-0, Next big one is Georgia, still got UT Martin and Kentucky.

[@nuggz4424]

Just checking in... Still getting chills.

[@meredithmarchetti2791]

I was in section Z11 (family season seats, since 80s) and I still get chills! The atmosphere and game were amazing! #vols

[@benhall3888]

This video will be saved in “watch later” as long as I live. Go Vols, everyone! We’re back.

[@richardwaddell6037]

Freakin incredible...Whatta day

[@tokerlaud9085]

Here early for what will be a classic highlight reel of one the greatest NCAA football games of all time. VFL

[@chrisdeangelo04]

He is our Coach , Go Vols!

[@calebwisler3505]

Gives me chills!

[@camerondickerson1510]

Thank you Coach Heupel!

[@actionthompson8015]

Love our coach. Love our team. Bloodbath McGrath is a legend. Go Vols baby.

[@tonyschultz8986]

Thank you Vols

[@BranchGt256]

best day ever man hopefully Nico can lock it down next year

[@YodaBit]

Huepel got it going on. LFG🍊🍊🍊

[@adultishgambino6831]

Still brings a tear to my eye over a year later. Go big fucking orange

[@ego2871]

best moment of my life.

[@chikionchan]

Man!!! The makes all the difference. We need to appreciate and keep him.

[@JD-sh8ub]

YOU guys rocked college football Saturday! Thank you for the WIN! #GBO! #VFL!

[@trevorrogers8092]

Rivalry is back again best in country this game is about to be special again finally

[@brandoncole5044]

Letttssss gooooooooo everyone having a few drinks before 2023!!!!!!

[@happytrailsgaming]

Yessssssiiiirrr!!! GBO straight to the top!!

[@thomasmaner5652]

He was the right man for the job! The Vols are back baby!

[@pn1457]

Until they started showing the side end zone angle I didn’t realize how close the ball was to NOT making it over the crossbar. I’m shook!😮

[@peytonshelley4139]

Great video!

[@jeremytrotter3375]

This video is awesome

[@GrannySingaporePVP]

Beautiful.

[@chrisullery3386]

Best damn Coaches, Team and Fans in the country! GBO

[@tnvol09]

PUT ON MORE STEAM! GO BIG ORANGE!

[@Vol2169]

What happened to the "It's your birthright Tennessee" video that had a guy called Big Josh calling into the Tony Basilio show talking about the 3rd Sat. in Oct and Dale Jones. And it had a clip from an interview Tony did with Dale Jones. It was a great video, but I can not find it any more.

[@rustymaximus9179]

These guys were taught a process. They know fundamentals. I saw a close up of Hyatt catching one of his TDs. He looked the ball all the way in. He took nothing for granted all while making it look easy. It was automatic because he had been coached on the proper way to do it. Don't look ahead to "your" moment and drop the ball. So many times in the last few years players thought they had a TD and dropped it. Not these guys.

[@robstn4640]

Awesome!

[@copeharderbro]

Winning the Alabama felt like getting our pride back as a fanbase. Almost like that was the last sign we would see that confirmed Rocky Top was in fact back

[@stevejessee4603]

Yes yes yes!

[@juliansmith1951]

If the great John Ward was announcing the game on radio he would say pandemonium regins

[@wadeshull8227]

When all you have to be excited about in your life is a football game...played by players not from your town or state...in a game that doesnt even matter....If people put this much emotion in to things that do matter the world would be a greater place for all....

[@andersonandrews]

Yawn

[@pcvolwarrior81]

🤓🤓🤓Go back to Reddit

[@meredithmarchetti2791]

Admit it, you’re the life of every party you attend!! 🤦‍♀️

[@eddyredmond7758]

Go VOLS!!!

[@devinhays168]

What a video Holy shit.

[@jonathanross149]

This is how you celebrate a win!

[@coreystanfill1893]

MAGICAL.... GBO/VFL

[@Drewdey]

Naw I just got something in my eye

[@brittanytownsend7089]

GBO!!! 🍊🍊🍊

[@Eliminator5555]

Finally!!!

[@trevorrogers8092]

Please university sign this man to a ten year deal give him what ever he wants to retire as our coach he has bring us out of the ashes into the scariest team I've ever seen

[@chrisharp4277]

Remember when Josh was hired and everyone was freaking out and all pissed off? Anyone still questioning Danny White and his coaching hire? GO VOLS

[@randy8464]

☺👍

[@thezanninogang]

What happened on Game 11: The Third Saturday of November??? 🤣🤣🤣

[@YodaBit]

We don’t give a damn about the whole state of Alabama we’re from TENNESSEE. LFG

[@bradbain7587]

Like to reel off 15 or so

[@Calvinbrown60]

🟠⚪️🔥🔥GBO!

[@dianecaplan5407]

Those foot ball players are wearing orange and white and a lot people in the audience is wearing a lot of orange shirts or not.

[@channingtaylor2672]

VFL

[@thomasmint1761]

You guys blew it by having music in the background as the kick was made. Far more effective to have said nothing and let the crowd do the speaking

[@paulslaughter5194]

Some people will think Tennessee Fans are crying only because we beat Alabama, and they couldn't be more wrong. You HAVE to be a lifelong TN fan to know. For so long it was always disappointment, false hope, fake promises by coaches who had to put on an act. We were the butt of every joke for CFB fans, especially here in the South. For 15 LONG years we created false hope to get UT back to where it was during the glory days. Kiffin had his 1 year that was promising and was recruiting at a high level, then when the season ended he just left, no answers or anything He got us all excited for him to just bail. Then we had to endure the Dooley Era, having to watch the depressing lifeless teams we had that was only outdone by our Lifeless coach who couldnt motivate a cow to eat grass. Then we have 4 years of "champion of life" Butch Jones who was a great recruiter but quite possibly might be one of the Worst Xs and Os coach ever, till this day i dont know how he contributed to our team ON the field. Even with all the talent Butch Jones had, he never had foresight to see who his best players were (just see how good Alvin Kamara is). Then came Pruitt, a defensive no nonsense coach is what it appeared to be. Who has NO time management skills, Had NO relationship with our starting QB, and also made us out to even be more of a joke with the money in the Mcdonalds bag. Then DW And JH come to TN with no hype at all. People were making fun of TN for hiring Coach Heupel TN FANS INCLUDED. Now for the first time in 15 years we have a coach who our players would DIE for. HE is the mastermind behind the best Offense in the Country. There is no Fake in Heupel, he hasnt tried to give us any BS stories on why to believe in them, He truly loves TN. He has given us something more than just a win over BAMA. He has shown us he can bring us back to where we belonged all this time. He has shown every recruit in this great nation that TN can provide ANYTHING they want/need. He has brought Neyland Stadium back to life. I promise anybody who is reading this who hasnt been to Neyland before, its the GREATEST and most beautiful stadium in the world and theres NOTHING like it, teams used to FEAR playing in Neyland and now they do again. So yes this might have been too long and stupid for most people. Yes im sure people who arent fans of this great school are tired of Vol Fans overreacting. The Battered Vol Syndrome is real, we were let down SO MANY TIMES. We had to humble ourselves for nearly 2 decades and were tricked into false hope many times. So many times in fact i believe alot of Vol fans even after the Florida and LSU game still had their guard up, didnt wanna get too excited just to play a real team and get stomped and everybody makes fun of us again. I just want to THANK Josh Heupel for coming to Tennessee. Vol fans get made fun of alot, and alot of it is justified. We have been arrogant, cocky from the glory days. The one good thing that has happened with TN not being relevant for these 15 years is MOST fans were humbled, we know how its is to be the bottom of the barrel in the SEC, we know how the coaching Carousel can deflate an entire program and state. We have been STARVING for Relevancy this entire time. Could we possibly win the Natty this year? YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT, but if we dont its not the end of the world. We have true progression to be proud of, and something REAL to believe in. Heupel will TRULY never know the extent of what he has done for us, we appreciate him more than he could possibly imagine. Thank you Josh Heupel and GO BIG ORANGE!!!

[@meredithmarchetti2791]

As a student of the late 90s - early 00s, as well as the daughter of Alumni, and attending my 1st game before I could walk, YOU’RE SPOT ON!! #govols

[@cadenmiller4203]

First

[@JacobNNorton1982]

I’ve never been more proud to be from Tennessee. Feels like “98 in Knoxville”

[@kdxracer184]

I remember when people in this fanbase were trashing Heuple when he was hired. So glad I wasn't one of those. This man has turned our program around in such a short time I don't think I've ever seen anything like it.