Tennessee football: Signs, sights and sounds from College GameDay for Vols vs. Alabama
![Peyton Manning greets Lee Corso during ESPN's College GameDay show held outside of Ayres Hall on the University of Tennessee campus in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. The college football pregame show returned to Knoxville for the second time this season for No. 8 Tennessee's SEC rivalry game against No. 1 Alabama.Kns Espn Gameday Bp Peyton Manning greets Lee Corso during ESPN's College GameDay show held outside of Ayres Hall on the University of Tennessee campus in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. The college football pregame show returned to Knoxville for the second time this season for No. 8 Tennessee's SEC rivalry game against No. 1 Alabama.Kns Espn Gameday Bp](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/46a0f2360567ec850be5322af13c9857169e630669869ed8e900bb88932ede3d.jpg)
Peyton Manning was in the house as the guest picker. Lee Corso was back for the first time since, well, the last time Tennessee football hosted ESPN College GameDay. The whole crew was back for their matchup with the Alabama Crimson Tide three weeks after they beat the Florida Gators. Here are some notable videos from the day.
It’s GREAT to be back! 🙌❤️ pic.twitter.com/4wHxFRtKnE
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) October 15, 2022
YOU GOT IT SHERIFF
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) October 15, 2022
🗣🗣GOOD OL' ROCKY TOP#GameDay pic.twitter.com/EWOnn8wipQ
The man of the hour has arrived 😎 pic.twitter.com/BmtmB4SNv1
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) October 15, 2022
KNOXVILLE ROUND 2️⃣
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) October 15, 2022
Vols fans didn't miss a beat! pic.twitter.com/iK8eqp8oOT
Nothing like some Rocky Top to get the GameDay crew fired up 🍊 #collegegameday pic.twitter.com/O1aRJPS62E
— Jack Foster (@jackfostermedia) October 15, 2022
Backflip? Belly flop?
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) October 15, 2022
Either way, this was epic from @PatMcAfeeShow 😂 pic.twitter.com/MhOtpgQmAT
HELLO AGAIN, KNOXVILLE 🍊@itsthebaldgirl, @HDouglas83 and @harrylylesjr talk Bama-Tennessee, Penn State-Michigan and what schools have done the best recruiting transfers in this edition of Countdown to GameDay! https://t.co/6Zd8rthIv8
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) October 15, 2022
The GOAT is BACK!! 🐐🐐🐐 pic.twitter.com/sNH3JraMqk
— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) October 15, 2022
GET UP, KNOXVILLE! IT’S GAMEDAY 🧡 pic.twitter.com/xaZBuWX16n
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) October 15, 2022
GameDay crew makes its picks with legendary Tennessee football quarterback Peyton Manning.
Everybody but Kirk Herbstreit picked the Vols for the second time too, as that’s exactly what happened when they hosted Florida. However, Tennessee football is an underdog this time, so it was a bit surprising to see that happen. At the same time, Vol fans may not have wanted so much hate against such an imposing opponent.
Don’t forget that SEC Nation was in town too, and Paul Finebaum made a splash of his own. Despite his connections to Alabama, Finebaum is from Memphis and a UT grad, and he had a theatrical showing of his support for Tennessee football. Here’s a look at that and everything else from SEC Nation in this game.
Your number has been called, @Finebaum 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/mfQJG787k1
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) October 15, 2022
Zero chance we’re getting @MartySmithESPN & @ESPNMcGee off that boat ⛴️ pic.twitter.com/5HylDDG3YR
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) October 15, 2022
We’re dancin’ today 💃🕺@Harp41 | @TimTebow | @LauraRutledge | @JRodgers11 | @Jcreekcloggers pic.twitter.com/LchjTgBjAY
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) October 15, 2022
That ref has HANDS 😤😂 pic.twitter.com/9sgUED47L3
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) October 15, 2022
“This is a big game because you made it a big game.”@coachjoshheupel tells @TimTebow he wants @Vol_Football to enjoy the moment … and then lock in 🔒 pic.twitter.com/SEhhNmtQEB
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) October 15, 2022
We need everyone to match @JRodgers11's energy 🔋 pic.twitter.com/lzcqKY068c
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) October 15, 2022
It is GREAT to be on Rocky Top 🧡
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) October 15, 2022
SEC NATION BEGINS NOW! 📺 @Vol_Football pic.twitter.com/HrqPIQyGUR
A BIG ORANGE LEGEND!
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) October 15, 2022
Al Wilson looks like he’s still ready to suit up for the Vols 🍊@Vol_Football | @MartyAndMcGee pic.twitter.com/mpCsqo1VuS
Back to College GameDay, a huge staple of the showing is signs, and Tennessee football fans brought plenty of those to this one. Alabama fans were there too for a few. Here’s a look at some of the most notable ones fans brought Saturday.
That’s gross pic.twitter.com/iGHoqsdq2I
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) October 15, 2022
great question… pic.twitter.com/jAfjkSThh9
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) October 15, 2022
spelling is hard pic.twitter.com/poW0Rft8bb
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) October 15, 2022
Knoxville bringing the energy early 🤣 pic.twitter.com/7M4XcD8oM2
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) October 15, 2022
College Gameday sign of the week #collegegameday #CollegeFootball #gamedaysigns pic.twitter.com/0JFKLgCAcr
— AJ (@PNW_Sparty_Girl) October 15, 2022
This seems … not good pic.twitter.com/ZC1d4yDczP
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) October 15, 2022
These were some other epic moments as well, as it was a memorable day all around. Let’s finish up by taking a look at some of the standout photos from the game, including plenty more signs and involvement with the analysts.
Simply put, it was another memorable College GameDay for the Vols. Hosting two in one year really is evidence of how far the program has come under Josh Heupel in two years. Tennessee football hasn’t done this since 2022.
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The last time GameDay was on hand for a Tennessee football matchup with Alabama was 1995, when Manning threw a touchdown pass to Joey Kent on the first play of the game en route to a 41-14 victory. That ended a nine-game unbeaten streak the Vols were suffering against the Tide and launched a seven-game winning streak.