Alabama football looked like it had the game clinched.
Kool-Aid McKinstry was running toward the end zone, and even if he didn't make it, the Crimson Tide appeared to be in control.
Alabama had a lead in the final minutes Saturday and was about to have the football deep in Tennessee Vols territory.
But wait. There was a flag. Pass interference on Alabama.
The play was coming back. Shortly after, Tennessee tied the game.
The Crimson Tide, whether it was early in the game or toward the end, just couldn't get out of its own way.
Tennessee took advantage of a missed field goal late, and the Vols kicked the game-winner at the buzzer to beat Alabama 52-49 at Neyland Stadium.
Tennessee snapped a 15-year losing streak to Alabama.
Here are observations and takeaways from the game between No. 1 Alabama (6-1, 3-1 SEC) and No. 8 Tennessee (6-0, 3-0).
Bryce Young’s shoulder is more than fine: Young was injured recently? He certainly didn’t look like a player fresh off a shoulder injury.
Bryce Young’s shoulder is more than fine: After missing the previous week's game vs. Texas A&M, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner was back to his old tricks as Alabama's quarterback: making defenders miss, extending plays, throwing footballs into tight windows.
Bryce Young’s shoulder is more than fine: His third-quarter drive to help Alabama take its first lead was a masterpiece. Young led a 12-play, 75-yard march made possible by his Houdini-like moves and remarkable throws.
Bryce Young’s shoulder is more than fine: The pass to tight end Cameron Latu along the right sideline was nothing short of impressive.
Defense struggles against Hendon Hooker and company, outside of a few turnovers: Alabama was well aware of the tempo with which the Vols offense operates. It was talked about repeatedly throughout the week. Knowing about it often didn’t matter, though.
Defense struggles against Hendon Hooker and company, outside of a few turnovers: The Crimson Tide struggled to slow Tennessee’s fast-paced offense. Blink, and the Vols had already run several plays. That quick tempo prevented Alabama from affecting Hooker, and the Vols offense rolled early. Tennessee had already scored three touchdowns by the end of the first quarter.
Defense struggles against Hendon Hooker and company, outside of a few turnovers: Hooker and the receivers continued to find soft spots in coverage, and Alabama struggled to find ways to disrupt a usually clean pocket for Hooker. That led to plenty of offensive success for the Vols.
Defense struggles against Hendon Hooker and company, outside of a few turnovers: Alabama eventually stopped the bleeding and had a few impressive plays. There were a couple of fourth-down stops and DeMarcco Hellams became the first defender to intercept Hooker in about 11 months. Dallas Turner also recovered a fumble for a touchdown.
Defense struggles against Hendon Hooker and company, outside of a few turnovers: Still, the defense couldn’t stop giving up plays late, in particular to Jalin Hyatt. He cooked the Crimson Tide secondary for 207 receiving yards and five touchdowns.
Defense struggles against Hendon Hooker and company, outside of a few turnovers: Then Tennessee drove down the field in the final minute, ending with the game-winning kick.