Tennessee Volunteers fans had an October 17 they won’t soon forget, watching their squad beat the Alabama Crimson Tide 26-10 in the legendary “Third Saturday in October” rivalry game. The win was sweet enough on its own, with fans storming the field, lighting up celebratory cigars, and belting out “Dixieland Delight” like there was no tomorrow. But what happened next? Nobody saw it coming, and it ratcheted the whole celebration up to eleven.
The Ultimate Post-Game Surprise
Just when you thought the night couldn’t get any wilder, Tennessee Vols legend Peyton Manning and country music star Riley Green dropped a surprise on the celebrating crowd. The duo showed up at Saloon 16, a bar absolutely loaded with Manning memorabilia, and performed their brand-new “Alabama vs. Tennessee” duet. They’d only released the song days before, on October 12, explicitly to poke fun at this exact rivalry. Green, an Alabama faithful, grabbed his guitar while Manning, the ultimate Tennessee guy, joined in, even if he looked a little less comfortable with the live singing gig. The place went absolutely nuts!
“Roll Tide” vs. “Rocky Top” Takes Center Stage
The whole performance was pure gold, highlighting the very heart of this rivalry through their lyrics. Green kicked things off, singing, “Well, we can joke, give each other hell,” and then, “I can yell ‘Roll Tide.’” Manning didn’t miss a beat, jumping in with his counter, “Sing Rocky Top all night.” The energy was just electric, with the crowd roaring for both of them throughout the entire song. It was the perfect cap to an already massive victory, intertwining the game’s outcome with a playful jab at the rivalry itself.
This surprise duet totally amped up the “Third Saturday in October” celebration, giving both sets of fans something extra to talk about. The song is bound to become an anthem for this historic matchup, cementing a truly unforgettable night for college football.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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