For Tennessee’s shocking victory over Alabama on Saturday in Knoxville, Jenny Dell was prepared.
On Saturday night, the Vols defeated Alabama 52-49 to maintain their perfect record. To commemorate Tennessee’s first victory over Alabama since 2006, spectators flocked to the field.
Following the winning field goal, Vols supporters crowded Neyland Stadium to celebrate.
Heupel was tracked down by Dell for a post-game CBS interview.
“It’s about this squad, our alums, and our supporters. What this means is obvious. When asked what the significance of the game was, Heupel replied, “That’s why I’m smoking a cigar tonight.
Unexpectedly, Dell had prepared a package of cigars with an orange and white checkerboard pattern for the coach.
Jenny Dell handing Coach Josh Heupel a box of cigars was a nice touch: pic.twitter.com/5laGsXvCcB
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) October 15, 2022
The interview is shown below:
“THIS IS COLLEGE FOOTBALL AT ITS ABSOLUTE BEST!”
Josh Heupel joins @JennyDell_ after an unforgettable win in Knoxville. pic.twitter.com/e7srjJdFPU
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) October 15, 2022
The winner of the Bama-Tennessee rivalry game on the third Saturday in October is supposed to light up a cigar. For more than 15 years, the rivalry has been lopsided, but Tennessee finally won on Saturday.
Josh Heupel receives cigars from CBS reporter Jenny Dell following an unexpected victory, according to Larry Brown Sports.
