Vols Play for SEC Title

It was simply one of the most thrilling games I've witnessed. And that covers a lot of years. Given all the circumstances, the Vols 52-50 win over Kentucky in four overtimes will go down as one of the biggest in UT football history.

Tennessee's defense had former Heisman candidate Andre Woodson dazed and confused in the first half. UT ended the game with six sacks, and their most important tackle coming on a 2-point play that would have sent the game to a fifth overtime.

Always accurate Erik Ainge finally came through with a signature win. He set a school record with seven touchdown passes.

The Vols weren't perfect. They allowed Kentucky to climb back into the game after leading 24-7 at the half. Tennessee's defense also had two chances to seal a win in regulation-- but allowed the Wildcats to drive for the game-tying field goal with one second to play.

Perfection wasn't necessary. In a season where the Vols suffered three humiliating losses, and with Phillip Fulmer's job security in question-- the Vols have rebounded nicely. Saturday, they face LSU in a game that, given the way this college football season has gone-- they could wind-up winning.