As a junior, he registered 41 tackles (2 for loss), 3 interceptions (second on the team) and 10 passes defensed (led the team). He became noteworthy after the 1999 Fiesta Bowl against the Florida State Seminoles. He was assigned to cover Florida State wide receiver Peter Warrick. In the second quarter of the game, Goodrich intercepted a pass and returned it 54 yards for a touchdown. The play helped Tennessee win the game by a score of 23-16 and the national championship. Goodrich was the defensive MVP of the game.