Goalposts Torn Down After Vols Top No. 2 Florida in Overtime

In one of the most dramatic finishes of this relatively recent series between the Vols and Gators, Jeff Hall kicked a 41-yard field goal on the first possession of overtime and the Vols won when second-ranked Florida misfired on a 32-yarder.

Florida had tied the game, 17-17, in the third quarter, and the two teams battled through a scoreless fourth quarter before heading to the extra period.

Sixth-ranked Tennessee trailed 3-0 early, but Shawn Bryson scored on a 57-yard run in the first quarter, Hall kicked a 39-yard field goal in the second quarter and Peerless Price caught a 29-yard TD pass from Tee Martin as the Vols never trailed again.

A UT-record crowd of 107,653 saw the contest, which resulted in the first Vol win over the Gators since 1992.

Al Wilson, named SEC Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts, had nine tackles and three assists, a tackle for loss, a broken-up pass, one sack and caused a school-record three fumbles.

Game Notes:

The win set off a wild celebration that saw Shields-Watkins Field bathed in Orange and White for at least 30 minutes after the game.
It was the first overtime game for either the Vols or Gators, and the first at Neyland Stadium.
Deon Grant had a key fourth-quarter interception.
The Vols held the Gators to -13 yards rushing. It was the second consecutive game against an SEC foe in which the Vols allowed negative-yards rushing.
Tee Martin had a 14-yard run on third-and-23 from the 38 to get Hall into position for the game-winner.
The Vol defense had five sacks.
Bryson's first-quarter TD run was a career long.
Rankings (AP/ESPN): Tennessee 6/6, Florida 2/2

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Goalposts Torn Down After Vols Top No. 2 Florida in Overtime

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