After narrowly falling to Tennessee in an instant classic on Saturday, Alabama coach Nick Saban lamented the Crimson Tide’s lack of discipline on defense at key stretches in the high-scoring matchup.
The sixth-ranked Volunteers toppled the No. 3 Tide, 52-49, after the winning 40-yard field goal from redshirt senior Chase McGrath in the closing seconds. The clutch kick capped a quick Vols drive that saw quarterback Hendon Hooker notch completions of 18 and 27 yards after Tennessee took over on its own 32-yard line following a missed 50-yard field goal try from Tide kicker Will Reichard with 15 seconds left.