Peyton Manning & Morgan Wallen Cheer On Tennessee Together During College World Series Game
on Jun 25, 2024
On Monday night, Charles Schwab Field in Omaha hosted Game 3 of the College World Series, in which Tennessee played Texas A&M.
The event drew a large audience as the two teams battled it out for the championship game, including football legend Peyton Manning and country music star Morgan Wallen, who were seen enthusiastically supporting Tennessee together.
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During the intense matchup, the game took a dramatic turn in the bottom of the first inning when Tennessee’s second baseman, Christian Moore, blasted a home run on a 1-2 pitch.
According to Knox News, the ball left Moore’s bat at an impressive speed of 109 mph, marking his 34th home run of the season and the 61st of his career. The crowd erupted in cheers, celebrating Tennessee’s early lead. Manning and Wallen, who were visibly caught up in the excitement, shared a celebratory hug during this thrilling moment. ESPN’s broadcast captured the heartwarming scene as the camera panned to the box where the two superstars were seated, celebrating the team’s success.
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Manning and Wallen have consistently supported Tennessee, regularly attending Omaha and other postseason events to cheer for the Vols. Wallen made his first appearance in Omaha on Sunday, witnessing Tennessee’s crucial tie in the CWS Finals.
The game continued with intense competition as both teams battled fiercely. Tennessee successfully maintained its lead and secured a dramatic victory over Texas A&M. This win marked Tennessee’s inaugural Men’s College World Series title, a historic first in the program’s history. Previously, Tennessee had reached the College World Series in 2021 and 2023 but had not advanced to the final series, with their best previous finish being runners-up in 1951, as per Fox News.
