Tennessee Vols player did something against Pittsburgh that isn't getting nearly enough attention
There was an impressive accomplishment by a Tennessee Vols player on Saturday in UT's win against Pittsburgh that isn't getting nearly enough attention. In the fourth quarter, with the Vols clinging to a slim four-point lead, kicker Chase McGrath connected on a 51-yard field goal that put Tennessee ahead by seven points. That clutch field […]
There was an impressive accomplishment by a Tennessee Vols player on Saturday in UT's win against Pittsburgh that isn't getting nearly enough attention.
In the fourth quarter, with the Vols clinging to a slim four-point lead, kicker Chase McGrath connected on a 51-yard field goal that put Tennessee ahead by seven points.
That clutch field goal proved to be extremely important as Pittsburgh would score a touchdown to tie the game at 27 later in the fourth quarter.
The field goal was obviously impressive — any 50-plus yard field goal attempt by a college kicker is a gamble.
What made it even more impressive, though, was the fact it happened at Acrisure Stadium (formerly Heinz Field), a stadium where kicking long field goals is usually difficult.
The longest field goal ever made at Heinz/Acrisure Stadium was a 56-yard field goal by Chris Boswell last season.
Up until a few years ago, the longest field goal ever made at the stadium was a 51-yard field goal in 2006 from Pat McAfee when he played for the West Virginia Mountaineers.
McGrath's field goal was a key reason why the Vols were able to beat Pittsburgh. It also showed us that McGrath, who transferred to Tennessee from USC, likely has a bright future in the NFL.
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