The University of Tennessee campus police took to social media Saturday night to send a message to the fans at Neyland Stadium.

“While we are thrilled with a victory over Alabama, we would greatly appreciate the goalposts NOT leaving the stadium,” the statement read posted on social media. “Please make your way out of the stadium. Safely.”

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Perhaps there is something to be said for the long arm of the law.

Cigars were lit and goalposts came down as thousands of fans celebrated No. 11 Tennessee’s 24-17 victory over No. 7 Alabama on Saturday.

However, security fought fans from trying to leave Neyland Stadium with the goalposts.

There have been reports the goal posts didn’t make it out of the stadium.

The Crimson Tide haven’t lost twice before the end of October since 2007, Nick Saban’s first year. Trying to recover from that will be tough with No. 19 Missouri and No. 8 LSU on the schedule.

Chris Brazzell II made a diving 16-yard touchdown catch from Nico Iamaleava midway through the fourth quarter to give the Volunteer defense a 21-17 lead to work with.

Dylan Sampson rushed for 139 yards and two touchdowns for the Volunteers (6-1, 3-1 Southeastern Conference). The victory keeps Tennessee in the hunt for a College Football Playoff spot.