From the standpoint of the overarching Third Saturday in October rivalry picture, the Volunteers (6-1, 3-1 SEC) have now won two of the last three editions of the game after going winless from 2007-21.

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.

Milroe's rise is an example of players being rewarded for waiting their turn. He sat behind former No. 1 pick Bryce Young before fighting for the starting job in 2023. Even after being benched by Nick Saban at one point last year, Milroe stuck to his plans and has become one of the faces of the sport with numerous NIL suitors.