Tennessee had already pulled ahead to a seven-point lead at home against Alabama with less than two minutes left on the clock. But the Crimson Tide had the ball and a chance to pull off an incredible drive to at least tie the game.
Enter Volunteers defensive back Will Brooks, whose heroics sealed the 24-17 victory for Tennessee, delivering Alabama’s second loss of the season and marking the first time the Crimson Tide have two losses before November since 2007.
After Tennessee’s Max Gilbert kicked a 41-yard field goal to give his team a 24-17 lead, Alabama got the ball back for its final drive with 1:30 left on the clock. On Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe’s first pass from Tennessee’s 25-yard line, Brooks picked off the pass and secured the victory.
WILL BROOKS WITH THE INTERCEPTION TO SEAL THE TENNESSEE WIN!!! pic.twitter.com/n08fBSXr85
— Mr Matthew CFB (@MrMatthew_CFB) October 19, 2024
It was Milroe’s second interception of the game.
Aside from the rivalry, this was one of the most anticipated Week 8 games because of the major College Football Playoff implications. It certainly wasn’t a playoff game, but Alabama now has an uphill climb to stay in the playoff conversation.
