Top 10 Tennessee plays of All Time

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[@robertratcliffe1062]

A pretty good list, but I wouldn't put the Georgia Tech blocked FG on this list by any means. I'd replace that with Peyton Manning to Joey Kent on Play #1 against Alabama, 1995

[@cgoins1993]

Also replace the FG against Diet USC with either the Marquez North catch earlier on that drive or the Jauan Jennings bobbled TD down the sideline against Florida

[@patricksmith5282]

Enough of Peyton Manning already

[@jamesphillips2596]

Was there

[@AndyMorris_BAP]

@@patricksmith5282 You mean the guy who has a street named after him outside the stadium? Highest profile player to wear orange and white seeing he is retired and still on everyones TV?

[@tonyhaymer8112]

Amen brother that's my favorite vol game of all time even over championship in 98

[@mccoin30]

My dad and I were at the Arkansas game. Gives me chills every time I watch it. RIP dad! Thanks for giving me orange blood!

[@josephhwhitejr]

I’m so sorry for ur loss

[@BobbyJHeupel]

I’m sorry to hear you dad passed. Life is about WAY more than football. That said, some of my best best memories came from UT football. I know how you feel.

[@tonyhaymer8112]

R I p to your dad he had excellent taste and vols gonna romp in his honor. Go. Vols

[@wildestcowboy2668]

I'm be sorry fo sho about ur dad, Tennessee will beat da brakes off of Bama sat

[@tonyhaymer8112]

@@wildestcowboy2668 you got that right go vols

[@bigorange000]

My wife and I were at the Florida game where Wilhoit went from goat to hero. I've never heard stadium get so loud so quick. And I've been to quite a few Kansas City Chiefs games. There was an older lady probably in her seventies sitting next to us. After the win, she started jumping up-and-down. I turned to her, picked her up and started jumping up-and-down myself. It was a great moment.

[@BobbyJHeupel]

What an incredible moment. GBO doesn’t die.

[@calebdubb]

Being a 21 Year old Tennessee fan, the best moment I remember was the Georgia Hail Mary, and I feel like that’s the closest I’ve ever been to a heart attack

[@paulburns6779]

as a 16 year old. that was a crazy 11th birthday party

[@dallasclark3973]

I had just graduated high school the previous year. Thought of attending but my brother is currently since he is a few years younger than me. Love that we still have young fans despite all the hardships of the last almost 10 years really. I was 9 last time we beat Bama guys.. Now im almost 26.. so glad we beat them this year!!

[@kaijohnson5033]

23 year old Vols fan here… now it’s gotta be that win against Bama!

[@rosettastoned5002]

You may now add beating Alabama on a knuckle ball to your list of heart attacks

[@mr.g1758]

You are too young to remember, but seems like UT scored 3 or 4 times in the fourth quarter to beat ND in South Bend 35-34. 1989?

[@Homelife365]

I love hearing John Ward call a game. He was a true Vol for life and there will never be another like him.

[@steves7053]

Brings a tear....

[@josephbenson4444]

Almost enjoyed listening to those games on A.M. radio more than watching them on tv. Really gives chills hearing him calling the game here. memories.

[@johnstoffell6463]

That Arkansas game still brings a tear to my eye, absolutely amazing, when you win a championship there is always a moment like this unless it’s 2020 and you’re ohiostste and you can win 6 games and make the national championship

[@chadbynum7674]

And John Ward was calling the game. Epic

[@jeremyyoung5708]

Someone sold their soul to win the arkansas game

[@pvtnboy6777]

I remember where i was standing at the end of the game. When tn didnt make it on fourth down, an alabama fan friend of mine called to tell me how the vols blew it. After tn won the game, i called him back and sang rocky top

[@Drewski423]

You and me both. I remember being at that game. 10 years old. I was so worried I was in tears when Arkansas got the ball back late. Then Billy Ratliff got the ball back and Travis Henry ran that bitch DOWN THEIR THROAT for the win. My god it was one of the greatest things I’ve ever witnessed. Besides being at the national championship game and watching us win it.

[@anthonyelias5367]

This game solidified why I wanted to be a student at UTK. The atmosphere here in Knoxville. I mean. I was in tears thinking Tennessee lost to Arkansas in 98. Then the ensuing play? Are you kidding me? I'm surprised I could sleep that night. My dad is a big time Arkansas fan so when those two get together, and games are close like this, it's always special. Orange in my blood forever.

[@randypayne3998]

Really enjoyed watching this video. It’s worth the time John Ward the greatest broadcaster ever , good to see our friend from Huntland, Tennessee Johnny Majors, lots of Philip, who was from Winchester, Tennessee, Huntland, Tennessee, and Winchester, are 10 miles apart in Franklin County two plays I was looking for looking for that wasn’t there was Peyton’s pass the Joey Kent at Alabama first play of the game, Peyton’s naked bootleg against Alabama the vols were used to be so good, now we are on our way back. Beware SEC.

[@garyspangler8623]

I was at every 98 home game that year, and was so excited as a kid to watch my favorite team go 13-0! When we won against Arkansas, and Florida! That stadium blew up! Especially against Florida. That goal came down quick!!

[@jeremytrotter3375]

I will never be sick of the Dobbs nail boot stomp aka the hailmary

[@scottheintz4054]

And the quote that came out shortly after, “Only takes 4 seconds to teach a dog to sit” 🍊

[@BipolarbearsV]

By far one of my favorite games of all time!!

[@musicman451]

Here are some additions to this list: 1982 TN vs AL game 1986 Sugar Bowl 1985 AU and UCLA games 1988 Sugar Bowl (Amsler) 1989 AU game in the rain (Cobb’s run) Games when Chuck Webb and Tony Thompsom played 1990 Colorado game

[@eagleknx1179]

Alrighty thanks alot i'll keep this list in mind when making a improved version of this video!!!

[@bryantc2899]

Sugar bowl. Against the U

[@billmoore3101]

Sugar Bowl with Amsler's run was 1991 (after the 1990 season). Tennessee started out 0-6 in 1988 and finished 5-6. I know because it was my freshman year in the Pride of the Southland...

[@paulsherrod1365]

What about Dale Jones and the Alabama game!

[@tjhodge201]

Love hearing John Ward calling these classic games RIP 😢

[@Galilee1964]

I can't believe that there are no plays against Alabama on this list. I like the Joey Kent comment below, but my favorite has to be the Mike Terry Interception against #2 Alabama in 1982. That was my Freshman year and broke an 11 game losing streak to the Crimson Tide.

[@TheBeach475]

Awesome game in 1982... I was there as a freshman too. It was crazy! Go Vols!

[@Galilee1964]

@@TheBeach475 Makes me wonder if we had any classes together. I remember Mike Terry making the interception on 3rd down and the crowd started yelling "We beat Bama! We beat Bama!", but from my seat (Section GG) I didn't see the interception. I was yelling "They still have 4th down!" Then I looked at the scoreboard and saw how the little football went from the Alabama side to our side, then it hit me. I yelled "We incercepted it! Oh my God!!!" Best feeling ever. Or at least until the 1985 Auburn game.

[@TheBeach475]

Galilee... I was in engineering. Great engineering school... You are right... the best games were this game and the 1985 Auburn game. Tennessee put Bo Jackson out of the game. In fact, Bo was looking through his ear 👂 hole... bless his heart. 🤣

[@cotybowman8825]

I remember the LSU game in 2005. I was in high school, and the game was on a Monday night. The next day everyone at school was half asleep. We were supposed to have a couple of tests that day, and the teachers cancelled them. One teacher let us take a nap. It's great to grow up in East Tennessee.

[@rockytoptom]

So, just to let y'all all know, these plays are all from the last 30 years. UT has been playing football since the turn of the 20th century. There's a LOT of truly amazing plays left off of this list. Not knocking whoever made the video because it's not horrible, just need to maybe re-title it "Best of Last 30 ish years." What's great for me is that I was there for every one of the home moments and was in Athens when Juan Jennings caught that Hail Mary

[@kidzbop38isstraightfire92]

I've been a Vol fan all of my life and watched nearly every game, and there was NOTHING like Cooper Collins missing the FG in the '98 Florida game. Nothing. The pandemonium and noise was indescribable.

[@larryhurley2314]

Yep !! I was there. It was like you flipped a switch and it was instant audible madness. The stadium was literally vibrating.

[@kidzbop38isstraightfire92]

@@larryhurley2314 yep, I was 12-yrs old and with my dad in section XX (near Jumbotron) and I've never heard a noise like that in all of my life. My dad was screaming at the top of his lungs and I couldn't even hear him. With that being said, I've heard (I wasn't there) that the missed Alabama field goal in the 2022 Bama-UT game a few weeks ago was even louder!!!

[@larryhurley2314]

@@kidzbop38isstraightfire92 Wow !!! We were in X2 ourselves. Right under the overhang . Best Tennessee football memory that I have. I think ?

[@toddstansberry2754]

@@larryhurley2314 We were in X1 row 20ish right on the goal line. We got had a perfect view to see the missed kick. Incredible experience.

[@adambum28]

Man I'm hoping we can see greatness like this again soon, it's been too long. Go vols!!

[@nickrowe4059]

We got it.

[@adamsmith4195]

Greetings from 2022 ; )

[@MattHawk5.0]

hope no longer, were back baby!

[@edmelungeon2239]

Ask & you shall receive!

[@MP-zf7kg]

Jeff Hall vs Syracuse, earlier that season.

[@yakbreeder]

My family and I were at the Tennessee Arkansas game in '98. We decided to leave when TN was down 21 - 3, thinking there's NO way they'll come back. We were outside of Neyland heading back to our car when we heard the crowd roar, beginning TN's comeback. Listened to the comeback on the radio. Biggest mistake ever leaving that game. Shoutout to Tee Martin for giving TN something Peyton couldn't, a National Championship.

[@Barrythevol]

Decent list, but there are so many plays that should be way ahead of many of these choices that all happened prior to 1991.

[@kidzbop38isstraightfire92]

After the 2022 UT-Bama game, we have a new play to add!

[@camerontrainer7614]

RIP John Ward 🙏🏻

[@cooperhouser1671]

As a Tennessee fan, I sadly say that I saw greater before I saw that Arkansas game so seeing Brandon burlsworth push al Wilson out of bounds makes me shed a single tear, then watching the fumble makes me proud to be a Tennessee fan.

[@h8sjws735]

Love it!! Appreciate you putting some awesome memories together for Vol Nation.

[@timmartin7895]

Good memories but a pretty flawed list. You’re going to rank a insignificant g tech game on there but skip 98 florida and countless others?

[@MS-nq7uy]

98 team was awesome. Travis Henry and Al Wilson were just 2 of the beasts on that team.

[@kne2323]

Al Wilson, Peerless Price, Tee Martin and others with John Ward calling the game. A magical season….

[@TheSBleeder]

Irish fan... #2 still haunts me to this day. But Tennessee fans have always been extremely good guests.

[@trextrextrex]

10 of 1000

[@jamesconner3437]

Thanks for the effort to gather and upload these ! Really enjoyed watching, each one. Any list of "Greatest" is always open to debate, but including things like missed kicks and fails by the opposition was truly brave of you...lol. The thing I missed would be a date showing on each lead-in graphic.

[@ArthurCallahan389]

I was at the Florida game & almost left when Wilhoit missed the extra point! I would’ve still been kicking myself to this day if I’d missed that! While I’m thinking of it, another play should’ve made this list in the greatest UT comeback ever at Notre Dame….ill never forget it because it started the rally, I think right before the half, when Floyd Miley picked up the blocked kick & ran it almost the length of the field for a TD! I was only about 12 & remember that play & the name Floyd Miley to this day because that play was the turning point in the game that shifted the momentum! If that ball isn’t blocked & ran back, the Miracle at South Bend most likely never happens! And while I’m rolling, when Clint Steorner, i know that’s probably spelled wrong, but when Clint took the snap & booted that ball to us & the Vols end up winning a game that was over for the second time in the same season is when everyone with orange blood in their veins knew we would win it all! The other game was the very first one against Donovan McNabb’s Syracuse! They had the game won, but a stupid & sincerely appreciated pass interference put us in field goal range! Jeff Hall was money as long as the blocking held. If I had only used my brain for things besides remembering every big play made in my lifetime in Volunteer football & remembering every iconic line in every movie & tv show I’ve ever seen, I probably would’ve been a straight A student instead of another “just enough to get by” high school football player! Hindsight truly is 20/20

[@gifted2at94]

I think that Georgia game winning Hobnail boot we did to them after having to hear that Muncent call for 20 years guess what we don't hear it Anymore....... Bull puppies get cha some of that call! definitely in recent memory is my Favorite

[@jeremytrotter3375]

There was no question who tee was throwing to he stepped back and launched it to price loved it

[@chacaabbaylee768]

It may not be deserving of this list, but casey clausens hail mary against florida deserves honorable mention. That play turned that game around and resulted in a rare Gainesville win. Not to mention a super rare double digit win against florida

[@loganwatson5905]

That Arkansas game gives me chills. Idc who your team is, you can’t argue that that’s not a special moment in college football history. Also I completely forgot what a beast Travis Henry was. Before Derrick Henry there was Travis

[@wadeshull8227]

Brandon Vaughn Burlsworth was the lineman that was pushed back into the QB....His story is as wild as this game was.....

[@pvtnboy6777]

OMG! The energy in NEYLAND!

[@yakbreeder]

Ain't nothing like it. GBO!

[@TruthSeeker-lo6ry]

Any TD in the National Championship game in 98 should be number 1 and Jennings hail Mary catch should be right behind em. IMO

[@bryantc2899]

Give him 6. Touchdown Tennessee!! John Ward.

[@chacaabbaylee768]

This list got some new entries this year........

[@apprentessjgooden2263]

The Tee Martin to Peerless Price TD pass is #1 to me because it was on my birthday ✌🏾

[@goofy50]

I was at the Georgia tech game and I cannot describe the hype when that was blocked

[@anthonyrichards2923]

Tears for sure I still know where I was at that moment

[@TreyM1609]

Looks like I spoke too soon on missing these days, we’ve got 3-4 from this year that could be added to this list. GO VOLS!!!

[@justsnifflesbutthead]

97’ vs Alabama was absolutely insane. So glad I was there

[@emenem6131]

Soaking wet sitting right beside the Arkansas fan section…….it was nuts when the Qb put it on the ground. After celebrating for a couple days I felt bad for that quarter back. But I’m glad he stumbled

[@liloiax22]

4:00 - I'm a HUGE Tennessee Volunteers fan even though I live in New Jersey and i must say that I think that #5 should be the #1 ranked play in this list _Dobbs to Jennings!!!_ _...💯٪ POSITIVE!!!_

[@c0rnp0p80]

I remember watching that LSU game at my friend's house. We were losing 21-0 near halftime and my friend was so drunk he was punching holes in his own walls. So I decided it was over and went home. The next day I found out we actually won and I was mad af I missed it lol

[@millingtonstar]

Hand of God Fumble... God's Fumble, Been told not use "God" in a football play description, but God created football and We give honor to Him for the Big Orange

[@justinp5661]

I appreciate you and your list but football existed before 1990. How about Jeff Powell Jan 1, 86? Hank Laurecella in the Cotton Bowl vs Texas? The stop of Billy Cannon on the 1 yard line when going for 2. Johnny Butlers run against Alabama. So many bigger plays.

[@adamsmith4195]

Yeah honestly the list is pretty cringe. One play before 1998??? The Hail Mary to JJ and (maybe!) the 2004 kick against UF are the only things from the last 20 years worthy of inclusion.

[@kevinbowman4898]

Billy made the greatest play in my lifetime. So many others but that won the natty

[@dclark142002]

That Arkansas was undefeated, but hadn't played a great team all year. The Vols came out cold...and fell behind early. But once Arkansas spent their initial energy and luck...the rest of the game was the inevitable power of that Tennessee team. It wasn't just the Vols players who believed they were going to win. I thought so too...the momentum was ALL on the side of Tennessee at that point. Arkansas had pretty much gassed out by halfway through the 4th quarter.

[@BlindVeganRescue]

I was at five of the ten games. Watched the other five intently.

[@tennesseehiker4334]

Some great plays in here, but the 10 greatest of all time? Not even close, young fella.

[@Demsportsguys224]

Go vols!!

[@daxmoney5011]

If this was made now Tennessee’s game winning kick to beat Alabama would be on here considering how much that program had suffered in the last 10-15 years

[@huntercondra1113]

The butch era really had so much potential

[@sceneitallwithjeffandjon6984]

How is the Peerless touchdown in the championship game not higher? It was THE defining moment of the title game.

[@punkydamonkey989]

this video made me want to be a Tennessee fan now

[@chefduane3742]

My wife is a Tennessee grad and we've been to Neyland a number of times (we live in Dallas) but not for that Arkansas game. While I am glad the Vols won I have to think that Stoerner is haunted to this day over that fumble. i'm glad he did but I feel for him.

[@jojotheicb5138]

Goat to HERO...I was at that game! That was back when Neyland had 110,000 capacity... The metal and concrete swayed with the crowd. I fell into the guy in front of me...❤ GOODOLEROCKYTOP

[@Scagguy4014]

I’m no vols fan but I can tell you exactly where I was riding in the truck when Dobbs threw that Hail Mary

[@ericscottstevens]

4:25 Kamara always got me on this "celebration" like........we won? what the hell why?

[@cxshapp.dvstin]

he was just so shocked he couldn’t believe once dobbs threw it he was sure the game was over and then everyone went insane

[@ethanreynolds7892]

1998 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

[@harrycrux7757]

After the beat down of BAMA you have a lot more tape to add! lol

[@jennifercaffey1855]

My Blood is Forever ORANGE!!!! Go VOLS 4EVER

[@MooseMeus]

i was @ the arkansas game. 13 years old.

[@glenn7721]

Whoever made this can't be much of a Tennessee fan. Some examples: "The Run" No Sir Re! Manning pass on first play at Alabama or his naked bootleg in same game.

[@joshuagoodwin2992]

This is gonna need to be updated after this season lol.

[@kylechrestman6955]

How is Tee Martin to Peerless Price not #1?? The play is called “Championship Run”. Led us to put most recent National Title. Otherwise, solid list.

[@larryhurley2314]

Peerless looking at the ref telling him " That's how it's done !!!"

[@TeeSwave]

#10 should be #1

[@Bighurt37803]

Where is the Dale Carter kickoff return for a touchdown versus Florida 1990?

[@trevorrogers8092]

1998 against Florida not on hear should be one or two on this list?

[@TeeSwave]

Wilhoit 🐐🐐🐐

[@craigwolf9916]

Should have kept Fulmer

[@turningforce]

Love Tennesse's fight song, Rocky Top.

[@mccoin30]

Manning to Kent on play number 1 should be in there.

[@tylerlawson3701]

Little did we know what would happen when Alabama came to Knoxville in 2022

[@chuckie0223]

I would have to disagree with this list I think the Stoerner fumble should be on there but my num 1 play would be earlier that year when Flo missed their field goal and chance to extend O.T. and the goal posts come down and CBS camera ended up at bottom of Tenn. River and part of Goal post come down Cumberland or The Strip. That was magical season on Halloween Tee Martin broke at that time most pass completions in row he finished game 23-24 with 2 rec. Most in a row and 95% completion percentage both Nat. Records for a single game. Not sure if still stand but be hard to top

[@pvtnboy6777]

I was in the corner of the endzone for tha fla game. After screaming all i could , my friend and i stood, watched and listened for a long time. I was past the age of going with the goal post but, wow, what a game.

[@tristanobrien980]

My husband is from upstate NY. I took him to his 1st UT game, Peyton's last game. The next year, I took him to his 1st BIG game, Florida. He was converted w Peyton's last game, was in awe over GameDay in Knoxville (he didn't understand the urgent need to get there 5 hrs before kickoff). I warned him about the UT - FL rivalry & how there were fights that broke out between fans. He didn't think it'd be me trash talking after the game, lol!

[@stephencarter633]

It appears the great Fulmer was in the majority of these clips.

[@ghettohey2388]

This is the issue with most TN fans and the administration. Still stuck in the past. Thats why its so hard to move forward. TN could be great again. They just need to get the administration in line which looks like its starting to and they need a coach that can evaluate and coach amd recruit. Recruiting for TN is now the question mark. We have to win in recruiting if were going to have a chance. Oh and dont forget NIL money now cause its going to be a big part going forward. Basically pay to play.

[@Neylandsghost]

Well this is a list of the best plays in history... kinda self explanatory

[@jessiegreen861]

12 years old and in tears that rainy day in 1998, then a certain big kahertz stepped on someone's foot, causing him to stumble and fumble...

[@ethanreynolds7892]

REMEMBER PEYTON MANNING

[@GoVols98]

yessssssuhhhhhh

[@teebadd6927]

You may want to update this list... 🙂

[@eagleknx1179]

Yup the the game winning kick vs bama is 100% on here now

[@FakeAFSongLyrics]

@@eagleknx1179 Could be #1 if we go all the way this year.

[@harrycallahan5018]

I'm glad the miracle at south bend s here

[@rhettwiggins8360]

why did it say Jeff Wilhoit when it is James Wilhoit?

[@ichigo_kurosaki25]

It's crazy to think about how much the game has changed.. Tennessee literally ran the ball from the 50 all the way to the end zone with 1:42 left in the game

[@chrisroberts4017]

There are so many problems with this list. First, nothing from the Bob Neyland era. Second, no Condredge Holloway plays. Third, none of Willie Gault's kickoff returns. And Fourth, nothing from the 1986 Sugar Bowl. And fifth, nothing from the game in 1959 when the Vols stopped Billy Cannon and LSU

[@mrkitty1367]

Goodun !

[@TeeSwave]

Palardy!!!!

[@TreyM1609]

Sure miss these days.

[@joshuasimmons8160]

Wow all the great Tennessee moments came before HD TV😂

[@cxshapp.dvstin]

well when you have a good history then records are set and it’s hard to top them

[@joshuasimmons8160]

@@cxshapp.dvstin Also shows your present is very bad

[@spencerwarren9219]

Stumbel and fumble best play in history by my buddy Billy

[@hillbillyvol]

Travis Henry would not be denied! He was a hell of a football player but made some very bad decisions. Hope he is doing better. GBO

[@ethanreynolds7892]

2022 vols highlights

[@ethanreynolds7892]

2023 vols

[@ethanreynolds7892]

now 2023 vols

[@waynedrinnen3297]

To omit the Condrege Holloway to Larry Seivers pass against Clemson in 1974 is malpractice in this video.

[@sewashburn0529]

"of All Time"? No. Since 1990, maybe. Major recency bias. How about runs by Gene McEver, Hank Lauricella & Jeff Powell? No plays by Conredge Holloway?! At least you didn't include Mose Phillips' run against South Carolina in 1992. Plays aren't great if you lose the game.

[@adamsmith4195]

Johnny Butler run against Bama