Postgame Handshake Between Kalen DeBoer, Josh Heupel Goes Viral

The No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide entered "Rocky Top" country hoping to secure a major road victory over the No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers . However, after late-game mistakes, controversial coaching decisions, and impressive execution from the Volunteers, it was Tennessee that emerged victorious on Saturday night.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe's interception in the final two minutes sealed the deal for Tennessee, who defeated the Crimson Tide 24-17 in a hard-hitting SEC showdown with major conference and College Football Playoff implications.

While Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel is being praised for his late-game heroics and Kalen DeBoer is facing the heat, both coaches have a deep respect for one another, which was evident in their postgame handshake following the matchup.

Check out the interaction:

The interaction was captured across various platforms and quickly surpassed thousands of views after the game concluded.

Both coaches had their ups and downs, but at the end of the day those flaws are disregard when you win, which is exactly what Josh Heupel did. However, in this sport, perceptions can change rapidly, and Kalen DeBoer understands that more then any coach in the country right now.

This situation also creates intriguing storylines moving forward. The Crimson Tide have now suffered their second loss of the season and their second in the SEC, making it difficult for them to have a legitimate shot at the SEC title game in December. Meanwhile, Tennessee has kept their hopes alive with a massive victory in front of their home crowd.

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