Alabama vs. Tennessee final score, results: Hendon Hooker leads last-second win over Crimson Tide

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Alabama vs. Tennessee final score, results: Hendon Hooker leads last-second win over Crimson Tide image

For the first time since 2006 — and the first time ever vs. Nick Saban — Tennessee has beaten Alabama.

The Volunteers needed a heroic performance from quarterback Hendon Hooker and receiver Jalin Hyatt, but it was kicker Chase McGrath's 40-yard field goal on the final play of the game that gave Tennessee the 52-49 victory.

Hooker and Hyatt were nearly unstoppable for Tennessee, connecting for six catches, 207 yards and five touchdowns. Hooker finished the day completing 21 of 30 passes for 385 yards and five touchdowns to one interception.

On the other end, Alabama's Bryce Young completed 35 of 52 passes for 455 yards and two touchdowns, while running back Jahmyr Gibbs put up 151 scrimmage yards and two rushing touchdowns.

Tennessee jumped out to a 28-10 lead in the first quarter, but Alabama managed to crawl back into it at halftime to make it 28-20 Tennessee. The game was back-and-forth from there, with Alabama taking its first lead, 35-34, with 4:27 in the third quarter. The Tide then took a 49-42 lead with a Dallas Turner fumble return for a touchdown with 7:49 in the fourth quarter.

But Tennessee scored the final 10 points of the game, a 13-yard pass to Hyatt with 3:13 left in the game. The Tide drove all the way to the Tennessee 32-yard line, but three straight incompletions followed by a missed 50-yard field goal by Will Reichard gave Hooker and Co. the ball back with 15 seconds remaining.

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Hooker connected with Ramel Keyton and Bru McCoy for 18 and 27 yards, respectively, to get down to the Alabama 23. from there, McGrath delivered the game-winning knuckleball:

 

The Sporting News tracked updates and highlights from the "Third Saturday in October." Follow along below for full highlights and scores:

Alabama vs. Tennessee score

  Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F
Alabama 7 13 15 14 49
Tennessee 21 7 6 18 52

Alabama vs. Tennessee live updates, highlights

All times Eastern.

Final: Tennessee 52, Alabama 49

7:34 p.m.: FIELD GOAL, TENNESSEE. Chase McGrath hits a knuckle ball but it's just enough to get over the upright and give Tennessee its first win over Alabama since 2006.

7:33 p.m.: Timeout, Alabama (0:02).

7:33 p.m.: Timeout, Tennessee (0:02).

7:32 p.m.: Hooker finds McCoy for a 27-yard pickup to the 23-yard line.

7:31 p.m.: Hooker finds Keyton for an 18-yard connection to midfield. Nine seconds remain.

7:30 p.m.: Reichard's field goal attempt is no good. He pushes it right, and Tennessee will take over at its 32 with 15 seconds remaining.

7:29 p.m.: The pass falls incomplete, bringing up a 49-yard field goal attempt by Reichard.

7:28 p.m.: Timeout, Tennessee (0:25).

7:28 p.m.: Plays stop the play before the ball is snapped.

7:27 p.m.: Gibbs drops the third-down pass on the option route with grass in front of him. That makes it third-and-10 from the 32.

7:26 p.m.: Tennessee blitzes but Young finds Brooks for a 18-yard gain to the 32-yard line.

7:24 p.m.: And now Charles is down for Tennessee.

7:24 p.m.: Young throws it out of bounds with the pressure in his face.

7:22 p.m.: Bumphus is down again on the field for Tennessee, giving Alabama some time to figure out its next move on second-and-10.

7:21 p.m.: Young's attempt to Bond is incomplete, stopping the clock at 51 seconds.

7:21 p.m.: Young finds Prentice for a first down to the 50-yard line.

7:20 p.m.: Young connects with Gibbs for 4 yards on third-and-2. Fewer than two minutes now.

7:19 p.m.: Alabama is called for a false start, the Tide's 17th penalty of the game — a record.

7:18 p.m.: Alabama takes over at its 25 with 3:26 to play. Two timeouts (Tennessee has three).

7:15 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, TENNESSEE. One play later, Hooker finds Hyatt for the receiver's fifth touchdown pass of the day. Tennessee knots it up 49-49 with 3:26 left to play.

7:14 p.m.: Alabama is called for pass interference, giving Tennessee a fresh set of downs at the Bama 13.

7:12 p.m.: Alabama intercepts the ball and returns it deep into Tennessee territory, but a flag is out on the field. Officials are converging to discuss the play.

7:11 p.m.: Alabama stops it, but Tennessee is called for false start — a saving grace, at least for a play. It's now fourth-and-5.

7:10 p.m.: Officials rule Tennessee down just short of the line to gain at the Alabama 23. That brings up fourth-and-1 with 4:32 left to play.

7:09 p.m.: Big run-game emphasis now from Tennessee. Looks like Vols are trying to give Alabama as little time as possible if they score.

7:08 p.m.: Wright gets a big third-down carry to the Alabama 33.

7:08 p.m.: Tennessee has first-and-10 from the Alabama 49.

7:07 p.m.: Alabama appears to hold on third-and-6, but a late penalty comes in on Branch for pass interference.

7:05 p.m.: Wright gets 10 yards on the carry by pumping his leg. First down.

7:04 p.m.: Tennessee takes the fair catch this time, giving the Vols the ball at their 25.

7:01 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, ALABAMA. Hooker fumbles the ball on the hand-off and Alabama's Dallas Turner picks it up and returns it untouched for the go-ahead touchdown. Alabama leads 49-42 with 7:49 left in the game.

7 p.m.: Hooker gets 10 yards to the 15 on the keeper. First-down run.

6:58 p.m.: Tennessee tries to take it out for the first time all game. It doesn't get back to the 25, and an illegal block in the back brings it back further to the 5.

6:55 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, ALABAMA. Young can't find his man, pretends to scramble and then finds Latu alone in the end zone when the defense comes up to hit him. It's 42-42 with 8:38 left in the game.

6:54 p.m.: Young tries to hit Latu but it's too hot. Fourth-and-goal.

6:54 p.m.: Bryce scrambles twice, setting up third-and-goal from the 1.

6:52 p.m.: Bryce works up the pocket to avoid the pressure and throws on the run to JoJo Earle for a 42-yard catch-and-run. First-and-goal at the 5-yard line.

6:51 p.m.: Tennessee finally hits with its blitz, sending two men off the edge for a 14-yard loss. Tide have it second-and-26 from the Tennessee 47.

6:47 p.m.: Young dumps it to Gibbs, he makes a man miss and glides down the sideline for a 30-yard gain deep into Tennessee territory, at the 33.

6:46 p.m.: McClellan cuts back to the right for a 3-yard gain on third-and-1. Alabama drive continues at the 37.

6:44 p.m.: Alabama takes over at its 25.

6:40 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, TENNESSEE. And just like that, Tennessee retakes the lead with a deep strike from Hooker to Hyatt. He has two defenders in the vicinity but no one can catch him. That's a 78-yard touchdown. Tennessee going for two ... and the Vols get it. Tennessee retakes the lead, 42-35, with 14:01 left to play.

6:39 p.m.: Tennessee with a first down to its 22 in quick succession.

6:38 p.m.: James Burnip's punt goes for 34 yards down to the 6-yard line.

Third quarter: Alabama 35, Tennessee 34

6:34 p.m.: Alabama only gets 3 on third-and-13, and that will end the third quarter.

6:33 p.m.: False start makes it third-and-13.

6:32 p.m.: Alabama faces third-and-8 from the Tennessee 38.

6:31 p.m.: Young finds Traeshon Holden on the deep slant for a 20-yard gain to the Tennessee 40.

6:29 p.m.: Interception, Alabama. Hooker overthrows his man in the zone, and DeMarcco Hellams makes a diving interception at the Alabama 37. That's the first interception all year by Hooker.

6:28 p.m.:Couple runs from Small gets Tennessee a first down to the 35.

6:27 p.m.: Tennessee again takes over at its 25.

6:23 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, ALABAMA. The Crimson Tide make the most of the penalty with a touchdown. Gibbs breaks contain and uses his speed for an easy 2-yard run. Reichard hits the point-after, and Alabama has its first lead, 35-34, with 4:27 left in the third quarter.

6:22 p.m.: Young scrambling for his life and throws an incomplete pass in the end zone. Defensive pass interference gives Alabama first-and-goal from the 2-yard line.

6:21 p.m.: Delay of tame makes it third-and-goal from the 16. Alabama penalties again taking a toll.

6:20 p.m.: Holding by Alabama negates a 1-yard touchdown, bringing up third-and-goal from the 11.

6:17 p.m.: Timeout, Alabama (4:52).

6:16 p.m.: Offside by Tennessee moves Bama to the 1. Still third down.

6:15 p.m.: Two straight plays to Gibbs, who gets it to the 2-yard line. Third-and-goal.

6:14 p.m.: False start by Alabama brings up first-and-goal from the 15.

6:14 p.m.: Dangerous throw from Young just goes over Christian Charles, and Latu brings it in at the 10-yard line for a 29-yard gain.

6:13 p.m.: Young finds time and hits Burton for 13 yards to the Tennessee 39.

6:11 p.m.: Gibbs gets 3 yards on second-and-1 out to the 48.

6:10 p.m.: Young finds Prentice on the slant for an 8-yard gain on third-and-7. Tide driving at the 36.

6:08 p.m.: Alabama will take over at its 25-yard line with a chance to take its first lead of the game.

6:05 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, TENNESSEE. Tennessee answers with another long touchdown, as Hooker connects with Hyatt for a 60-yard touchdown. However, the PAT is no good, making it 34-28 Tennessee with 10:16 left in the third.

6:04 p.m.: Jaylen Wright gets 12 yards to the 40-yard line for a first down.

6:03 p.m.: Tennessee takes over at its 25.

6:01 p.m.: 2-POINT CONVERSION, ALABAMA. The Tide go for it, and Young has all day to find Brooks in the back of the end zone. Alabama ties it 28-28 with 11:11 left in the game.

6 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, ALABAMA. Nice cut by Gibbs and he has nothing but green grass in front of him for a 26-yard score.

5:59 p.m.: Young finds Burton one-on-one for a nice gain to the Tennessee 26.

5:58 p.m.: Volunteers drop Gibbs on the swing pass for a loss of 3 to bring up second-and-13.

5:57 p.m.: Officials confirm the call, giving Alabama the ball at its 41-yard line.

5:53 p.m.: Officials call it a turnover on downs, but again are converging to discuss. It's going to official review.

5:52 p.m.: Turnover on downs. Jacob Warren is brought down a yard shy of the line to gain. However, officials are converging because the marker on the sideline read third down.

5:51 p.m.: Alabama's called for offside to make it a slightly more manageable third-and-8.

5:50 p.m.: Wow, Hooker had Keyton all by himself. If he'd kept running that'd be a touchdown. As it is, he stopped to try and grab it. Incompletion brings up third-and-13.

5:49 p.m.: Hooker has all day and dumps it to Small for a first down to the 50-yard line.

5:48 p.m.: Hooker avoids the pressure and keeps it for a 9-yard gain. Then he converts third down with a QB sneak to the 39.

5:46 p.m.: Tennessee takes over at its 25 on the opening-half kickoff.

Halftime: Tennessee 28, Alabama 20

5:28 p.m.: Halftime stats:

  Alabama Tennessee
First downs 17 14
Third downs 2-6 3-5
Fourth downs N/A 0-1
Total yards 279 247
Passing 17-26 (205 yards, 1 TD) 12-17 (166 yards, 2 TDs)
Rushing 74 (4.4 ypc) 81 (4.5 ypc)
Penalties 9 for 71 yards 2 for 15
Turnovers 1 0
Time of possession 18:40 11:20

5:25 p.m.: Tennessee puts Joe Milton in for the Hail Mary attempt at the half. Bru McCoy got his hands on it in the end zone but it ultimately falls incomplete to end the half. The Vols will receive the ball out of halftime.

5:24 p.m.: Timeout, Tennessee (0:03).

5:24 p.m.: Tennessee gets to the 46-yard line with 2 seconds left.

5:23 p.m.: Tennessee takes over at its 25. Will they try to get something going?

5:21 p.m.: FIELD GOAL, ALABAMA. Reichard sends it through for a 43-yard field goal to make it a one-score game. Tennessee leads 28-20 with 36 seconds left in the half.

5:20 p.m.: Alabama's Jermaine Burton can't complete the catch, bringing out the field goal unit.

5:19 p.m.: Alabama goes with a draw to Gibbs and he's hit for a loss of 5 back to the Bama 25. The hit in question:

5:18 p.m.: Officials think Thomas' hit wasn't targeting. It remains second-and-10 from the 20.

5:17 p.m.: And now officials are reviewing the play.

5:15 p.m.: Tennessee's Omari Thomas got away with a late hit on Young, and targeting, on the previous play. No flags on the field. Meanwhile, Tennessee's LaTrell Bumphus is down on the field with an injury.

5:14 p.m.: Young tosses it into the third row behind the end zone to set up second-and-10 from the 20.

5:14 p.m.: Young finds Latu for a catch-and-run to the Tennessee 20.

5:13 p.m.: Young with a strike over the middle to Prentice. Alabama is driving at Tennessee's 48.

5:11 p.m.: TURNOVER ON DOWNS, TENNESSEE. Hooker overthrows Keyton who had a couple yards of separation in the end zone. Alabama will take over at its 35.

5:11 p.m.: Tennessee brings the offense back out.

5:08 p.m.: Timeout, Tennessee (2:08).

5:08 p.m.: To'o To'o makes an open-field tackle on Hooker after a gain of 5 on the Hooker keeper. Sets up fourth-and-6 from the Alabama 35.

5:07 p.m.: DJ Dale gets a coverage sack on Hooker for a loss of 7.

5:06 p.m.: Alabama sells out on the zone-read option to the running back. Hooker keeps it for a 3-yard gain on third-and-1. Tennessee is driving at the Bama 39.

5:05 p.m.: Offside on Alabama makes it second-and-10 Tennessee, negating the prior penalty.

5:04 p.m.: Hooker's first interception was nearly intercepted by Henry To'o To'o following a tipped pass by his own receiver. As it is, it's second-and-15 following a false start on the previous play.

5:03 p.m.: Alabama's Brian Branch is called for pass interference. That's a spot foul and an automatic first down. Tennessee is driving at its 49.

5:02 p.m.: Tennessee takes over at its 25-yard line. Hooker takes a quarterback keeper for a gain of 9 yards.

4:57 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, ALABAMA. Young leaves the pocket and is patient going through his progressions. He finds Brooks for a 7-yard diving touchdown in the end zone. It's 28-17 Tennessee with 6:46 to play in the half.

4:56 p.m.: Nice move by Gibbs to set up a manageable second down.

4:56 p.m.: Latu takes a contested pass for a 12-yard gain to the 13-yard line

4:55 p.m.: Now Brooks gets 12 yards on the quick throw from Young.

4:55 p.m.: Tennessee backs off on third-and-4 and Alabama gives it to Gibbs for a first-down carry to the Tennessee 37.

4:54 p.m.: That's an 11-yard gain to McClellan to the 49-yard line.

4:53 p.m.: Young feeds it to McClellan out of the backfield for a 22-yard gain to the 38-yard line.

4:52 p.m.: Alabama takes over at its 16-yard line.

4:48 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, TENNESSEE. Vols give it to the fullback Princeton Fant for the 2-yard touchdown. It's 28-10 Tennessee with 11:41 left in the second quarter.

4:46 pm.: One play later, Hooker finds Keyton for a 31-yard gain to the Alabama 9.

4:45 p.m.: Fumble recovery, Tennessee. Alabama's Quandarrius Robinson player inexplicably tries to pick up a ball and fumbles it. Tennessee recovers it at the Alabama 40.

4:44 p.m.: Alabama forces its first punt on a three-and-out following an 8-yard gain on third down.

4:42 p.m.: Tennessee takes over at its 25.

4:39 p.m.: FIELD GOAL, ALABAMA. The Crimson Tide decide not to risk it and instead go for a 21-yard field goal from Will Reichard. That makes it 21-10 Tennessee with 14:07 in the second quarter.

4:39 p.m.: Young's pass is batted at the line. Alabama's field goal unit is coming out.

4:38 p.m.: Gibbs gets a yard on the second-and-goal carry, setting up third-and-goal from the 2.

First quarter: Tennessee 21, Alabama 7

4:33 p.m.: And now Gibbs has a 16-yard gain down to the Tennessee 7-yard line, setting up first-and-goal. He gets another 4-yard run to bring up second-and-goal and close out the quarter.

4:32 p.m.: Young to Gibbs for 7 yards in the flats for a first down to the 23.

4:31 p.m.: Young to Latu in the zone for a first down and more. Tide are driving at the Tennessee 34 now.

4:29 p.m.: Alabama's pass along the sideline to Gibbs is called a catch but it appears he bobbled it. That should come back to set up second-and-10.

4:28 p.m.: First down Alabama after 12 yards on two carries by Gibbs to the Alabama 49.

4:27 p.m.: Tennessee has two calls of holding, giving Alabama an automatic first down at the 37.

4:25 p.m.: Gibbs lets the ball roll into the end zone on the kickoff — good idea, considering the Crimson Tide's holding issues.

4:21 p.m.: The play stands as called after a review. That makes the score 21-7 Tennessee with 3:59 left in the first quarter. Three drives, three touchdowns for the Vols.

4:18 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, TENNESSEE. It's all Volunteers early, as Hooker finds Hyatt after he motions into the flat. That's an 11-yard touchdown.

4:17 p.m.: Ramel Keyton with a 16-yard reception to the Alabama 19.

4:17 p.m.: Vols have it at the Alabama 35 following a 33-yard punt.

4:16 p.m.: Young is hit as he throws, forcing an incompletion. Crimson Tide will have to punt from their end zone, with the worst-case scenario for Tennessee very good field position.

4:15 p.m.: Delay of game makes it third-and-22 from the 2.

4:14 p.m.: Young avoids disaster after fumbling the snap. He collects it on the run in the back of the end zone and throws a catchable that's broken up. Third-and-20 upcoming.

4:12 p.m.: Illegal motion by Alabama sets up first-and-20 from the 4-yard line. That's six penalties for 53 yards for the Tide.

4:11 p.m.: Another Alabama holding call going to set up first-and-17 from the Tide 7-yard line. Jase McClellan was called for holding off a corner blitz.

4:10 p.m.: Alabama with another hold on the kickoff return to set the Crimson Tide up with poor field position at their 16.

4:06 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, TENNESSEE. One play later, Hooker finds Jalin Hyatt 36 yards for a touchdown all by himself for a score. That makes it 14-7 Tennessee with 6:43 left in the first quarter.

4:05 p.m.: Tennessee gets two gains of 10 yards to set up first-and-10 from the Bama 36.

4:04 p.m.: Tennessee moves fast on third-and-6, catching Alabama for illegal substitution and an ensuing pass interference. Volunteers get 15 yards to their 42-yard line.

4:02 p.m.: Tennessee takes over at its 25 following a touchback.

3:58 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, ALABAMA. The Crimson Tide answer with an 8-yard touchdown run by Jahmyr Gibbs. He breaks a tackle for loss behind the screen and walks into the end zone to tie the game 7-7 with 7:59 left in the first quarter.

3:58 p.m.: The Tide get it all back as Young connects with Bond for an over-the-shoulder-throw for 33 yards to the Tennessee 16. Young looks to escape the pressure on the following play by throwing it away, but the freshman Kobe Prentice actually comes to the ball and catches it for an 8-yard gain to the Tennessee 8.

3:57 p.m.: A holding penalty moves Alabama back 10 yards, setting up second-and-19 from the Tennessee 49.

3:56 p.m.: Young has lots of time and floats it to Ja'Corey Brooks to the Tennessee 40 for a fresh set of downs.

3:54 p.m.: Bama with a little better field position on its second drive, as Gibbs takes it from the goal line to the 28-yard line.

3:50 p.m.: The ruling stands, giving Tennessee a 7-0 lead with 10:18 left in the first quarter. That caps a seven-play, 56-yard drive that ate up 1:58 of clock.

3:47 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, TENNESSEE. Jabari Small gets a small gain on second-and-goal from the 1-yard line. The play is under review, but it looks like this will stand.

3:45 p.m.: Hendon Hooker's first pass is complete over the middle for 11 yards to the Alabama 45. One play later, Hooker scrambles for 20 yards to the Bama 25.

3:43 p.m.: Tennessee sends pressure on third-and-10 from the 20, and Young is forced to throw it away. That'll bring up a punt, and Tennessee takes over at its 43.

3:42 p.m.: Young finds Cameron Latu alone in the zone for a game of 11 yards to the Bama 20.

3:30 p.m.: Alabama called for an illegal block in the back, setting up first-and-10 for Alabama from the 8-yard line.

3:40 p.m.: Tennessee wins the toss but defers. Alabama and Bryce Young will take over first.

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Alabama vs. Tennessee start time

  • Date: Saturday, Oct. 15
  • Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET

"The Third Saturday in October" showdown will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET from Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn.

What channel is Alabama vs. Tennessee on today?

  • TV channel (national): CBS
  • Live stream: Paramount+, fuboTV

The cross-divisional rivalry between Alabama and Tennessee will be broadcast nationally on CBS. Gary Danielson and Brad Nessler will call the game from the booth while Jamie Erdahl works as a sideline reporter.

Cord-cutters can stream the action on Paramount+ and fuboTV, which offers a free trial.

Alabama vs. Tennessee odds

  • Spread: Alabama -7.5
    Over/under: 65.5
    Moneyline: Alabama -280, Tennessee +240 (Caesars Sportsbook)

Alabama heads into Neyland Stadium as a 7.5-point favorite, with an over/under of 65.5 points, per Caesars Sportsbook.

Alabama schedule 2022

Date Opponent Outcome
Sept. 3 vs. Utah State Alabama 55, Utah State 0
Sept. 10 at Texas Alabama 20, Texas 19
Sept. 17 vs. Louisiana Monroe Alabama 63, ULM 7
Sept. 24 vs. Vanderbilt* Alabama 55, Vanderbilt 3
Oct. 1 at No. 20 Arkansas* Alabama 49, Arkansas 26
Oct. 8 vs. Texas A&M* Alabama 24, Texas A&M 20
Oct. 15 at No. 8 Tennessee* TBD
Oct. 22 vs. No. 23 Mississippi State* TBD
Oct. 29 Bye N/A
Nov. 5 at No. 25 LSU* TBD
Nov. 12 at No. 9 Ole Miss* TBD
Nov. 19 vs. Austin Peay TBD
Nov. 26 vs. Auburn* TBD

* SEC game

Tennessee schedule 2022

Date Opponent Outcome
Sept. 1 (Thursday) vs. Ball State Tennessee 59, Ball State 10
Sept. 10 at No. 17 Pitt Tennessee 34, Pitt 24 (OT)
Sept. 17 vs. Akron Tennessee 63, Akron 6
Sept. 24 vs. No. 20 Florida* Tennessee 38, Florida 33
Oct. 1 Bye N/A
Oct. 8 at No. 25 LSU* Tennessee 40, LSU 13
Oct. 15 vs. No. 3 Alabama* TBD
Oct. 22 vs. Tennessee Martin TBD
Oct. 29 vs. No. 22 Kentucky* TBD
Nov. 5 at No. 1 Georgia* TBD
Nov. 12 vs. Missouri* TBD
Nov. 19 at South Carolina* TBD
Nov. 26 at Vanderbilt* TBD

* SEC game

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Zac Al-Khateeb has been part of The Sporting News team since 2015 after earning his Bachelor's (2013) and Master's (2014) degrees in journalism at the University of Alabama. Prior to joining TSN, he covered high school sports and general news in Alabama. A college sports specialist, Zac has been a voter for the Biletnikoff Award and Heisman Trophy since 2020.