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.
After the game, Saban addressed the defense’s effort on the final drive and sounded none too pleased with how little resistance his team showed in crunch time.
