Tennessee handles Alabama 26-10 at Neyland
The Volunteers outgained the Crimson Tide 347-201 and used four takeaways to control the rivalry game.
| Kickoff | 7:30 PM ET |
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| Venue | Bryant-Denny Stadium |
| Spread | Alabama -8.5 |
| Total | 60.5 |
| TV | Not announced yet |
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Follow the full play-by-play and box score →No. 14/14 Tennessee led from start to finish in a 26-10 win over No. 6/7 Alabama on October 17, 2026, at Neyland Stadium. The Volunteers improved to 6-1 overall and 3-1 in SEC play, while the Crimson Tide fell to 5-2 and 3-2.
Tennessee outgained Alabama 347-201 and took the ball away four times while committing two turnovers. Cooper Ranvier made four first-half field goals, including three in the opening quarter, to help the Volunteers carry a 12-10 lead into halftime.
Alabama’s touchdown followed Ivan Taylor’s interception in the second quarter. Keelon Russell scrambled 19 yards for the score, and Conor Talty added a 42-yard field goal with five seconds remaining in the half.
Tennessee separated after halftime with two five-yard touchdown runs from DeSean Bishop. His fourth-quarter score finished a 15-play, 72-yard drive that consumed 9:32. The touchdown gave Tennessee a 26-10 lead with 3:17 remaining.
Russell completed 19 of 29 passes for 147 yards with two interceptions. Daniel Hill led Alabama with 34 rushing yards on seven carries. In the passing game, Rico Scott had 54 receiving yards on four catches, while Marshall Pritchett made a team-high six receptions for 39 yards.
Caleb Woodson paced Alabama’s defense with 11 tackles. Bray Hubbard’s totals included 10 stops and one pass breakup. Luke Metz recorded seven tackles, two quarterback hurries and a fumble recovery. With six tackles, Yhonzae Pierre also contributed one sack, two quarterback hurries and one pass breakup.
The meeting was the 109th between Alabama and Tennessee, tying Mississippi State as Alabama’s most-played opponent. Both teams wore home jerseys in the Third Saturday in October matchup for the first time since October 17, 1970.
Why it matters
Alabama dropped to 5-2 overall and 3-2 in SEC play. Tennessee improved to 6-1 and 3-1 in the conference after leading throughout the game.
What to watch next
Alabama’s official recap listed an October 24 Homecoming game against Texas A&M at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium as its next scheduled contest.
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