No. 6 Tennessee snaps losing streak to Nick Saban, takes down No. 3 Alabama on last-second field goal

The University of Tennessee beat its rival, the University of Alabama, on a last second field goal, for the first time since 2006.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — As fans streamed into Neyland Stadium before the biggest game of the college football season, there was a palpable belief that this would be the year Tennessee finally knocked Nick Saban and Alabama from its high horse. 

Since Saban took over Alabama in 2007, the Crimson Tide have gone on a run rarely seen in sports, winning eight SEC championships, six national championships, and never losing to the Tennessee Vols. 

Alabama head coach Nick Saban looks toward the Texas A&M side in warmups before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala.  (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

In 15 tries against Saban, Tennessee has not managed one win, frustrating a fanbase that became accustomed to winning in the 1990’s. 

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The wait is over. 

No. 6 Tennessee beat No. 3 Alabama 52-49 Saturday at Neyland Stadium in what may go down as the game of the century. 

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On a last-second, 40-yard field by Chase McGrath, Tennessee exorcised its demons against Saban as Neyland Stadium emptied onto the field. 

It came after a missed field goal by Alabama kicker by Will Reichard from 50-yards. 

Hendon Hooker #5 of the Tennessee Volunteers looks to throw against the Florida Gators at Neyland Stadium on September 24, 2022 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tennessee won the game 38-33.  (Donald Page/Getty Images)

It was a back and forth affair that saw Tennessee head into halftime with