The Week 8 SEC clash between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Tennessee Volunteers was a thrilling spectacle that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final moments.
Both quarterbacks faced a challenging battle in the first half, struggling to get their offenses going. Alabama’s quarterback, Jalen Milroe, had difficulty moving the ball through the air and ran more than usual. Nevertheless, the Crimson Tide managed to take the early lead. The Volunteers experienced a scare when their quarterback, Nico Iamaleava, went down after a hard tackle. He was evaluated in the medical tent but quickly returned to the game. Although his return seemed to energize the offense, he immediately threw an interception, marking the third interception of the game for both teams.
The second half began with renewed energy from both the Crimson Tide and the Volunteers. The Volunteers took their first lead of the game when Dylan Sample scored two touchdowns in the third quarter. However, this lead was short-lived, as Alabama quickly responded. From that point on, a back-and-forth battle for the lead ensued, with Alabama and Tennessee trading the lead throughout the fourth quarter. Ultimately, it was the Volunteers who triumphed in the rivalry, defeating the Crimson Tide 24-17.
Here are the top moments from the Week 8 clash between Alabama and Tennessee.
Alabama vs. Tennessee highlights
Vols hand Crimson Tide second loss of the season
Tennessee kicker Max Gilbert extended the Volunteers’ lead with a 41-yard field goal, making the score 24-17 over Alabama with 1:30 remaining in the fourth quarter.
It is a battle in Knoxville
The Vols are back on top after Iamaleava’s pass to Chris Brazzell II for a 16-yard touchdown puts Tennessee ahead 21-17 in the fourth quarter with 5:52 remaining.
Alabama answers back and finds the end zone
The Vols’ lead was short-lived after Bama’s quarterback Milroe found Haynes, who ran in for a touchdown. Nicholson nailed the field goal to take the lead with a score of 17-14, with 13:56 left in the fourth quarter.
Tennessee scores to take 14-10 lead
Iamaleava connects with Thornton Jr. for a 55-yard play, bringing the Volunteers to Alabama’s 3-yard line for a first down. Dylan Sampson runs in for a 3-yard touchdown, giving Tennessee the first lead of the game heading into the fourth quarter.
Vols bulldozes into the end zone
Vol’s quarterback, Nico Iamaleava, hands off to Dylan Sampson, who runs for two yards into the end zone, putting Tennessee on the board. A successful field goal then ties the game at 7-7 against Alabama.
Alabama finds the end zone first
Milroe rolls to his left and finds Ryan Williams in the end zone for his 13th touchdown pass of the year. The Crimson Tide are 7-0 in the second quarter.
College football Week 8 scores, Top 25
Here are the kickoff times and TV info for the Top 25 teams in the US LBM Coaches Poll. (All times are Eastern):
- No. 6 Miami 52,. Louisville 45, FINAL
- Virginia 31, No. 9 Clemson 48, FINAL
- Nebraska 7. No. 18 Indiana 56,FINAL
- Auburn 17, No. 16 Missouri, 21 FINAL
- East Carolina 28,. No. 24 Army 45, FINAL
- No. 7 Alabama 17. No. 10 Tennessee 24, FINAL
- No. 11 Notre Dame 31, Georgia Tech 13, FINAL
- No. 22 Michigan 7, No. 21 Illinois, 21, FINAL
- No. 14 Texas A&M 34. Mississippi State 24, FINAL
- No. 8 LSU vs. Arkansas, 7 p.m. on ESPN
- No. 4 Georgia vs. No. 1 Texas, 7:30 p.m. on ABC
- UCF vs. No. 12 Iowa State, 7:30 p.m. on FS1
- No. 17 Kansas State vs. West Virginia, 7:30 p.m. on Fox
- No. 23 SMU vs. Stanford, 8 p.m. on ACCN
Vols extend lead by 3
Tennessee kicker Max Gilbert extended the Volunteers’ lead with a 41-yard field goal, making the score 24-17 over Alabama with 1:30 remaining in the fourth quarter.
It is a battle in Knoxville
The Vols are back on top after Iamaleava’s pass to Chris Brazzell II for a 16-yard touchdown puts Tennessee ahead 21-17 in the fourth quarter with 5:52 remaining.
Alabama answers back and finds the end zone
The Vols’ lead was short-lived after Bama’s quarterback Milroe found Haynes, who ran in for a touchdown. Nicholson nailed the field goal to take the lead with a score of 17-14, with 13:56 left in the fourth quarter.
Tennessee scores to take 14-10 lead
Iamaleava connects with Thornton Jr. for a 55-yard play, bringing the Volunteers to Alabama’s 3-yard line for a first down. Dylan Sampson runs in for a 3-yard touchdown, giving Tennessee the first lead of the game heading into the fourth quarter.
Nicholson nails 35-yard field goal
Graham Nicholson successfully kicks a 35-yard field goal, giving the Crimson Tide the lead against Tennessee. Alabama leads 10-7 in the final minutes of the third quarter.
Vols bulldozes into the end zone
Vol’s quarterback, Nico Iamaleava, hands off to Dylan Sampson, who runs for two yards into the end zone, putting Tennessee on the board. A successful field goal then ties the game at 7-7 against Alabama.
Iamaleava scrambles for 9-yard gain
Vol’s quarterback Nico Iamaleava attempts to get things going early in the third quarter, but his effort comes up short, and Tennessee punts to end their first possession of the third quarter.
Bama leads 7-0 heading into halftime against the Vols
The Crimson Tide hold a one-touchdown lead as they head into halftime against the Volunteers.
Bama’s Nicholson misses field goal
Alabama’s kicker, Graham Nicholson, misses a 54-yard field goal in the final seconds of the second quarter.
Vol’s Gibert misses another FG
Kicker Max Gilbert couldn’t get Tennessee on the board after missing a 50-yard field goal, the second of the game.
Iamaleava throws interception
After being shaken up by a hard tackle, Iamaleava seemed to get the Tennessee offense moving but threw a pass that was intercepted by Alabama’s Jaylen Mbakwe, who returned it for nine yards to the Alabama nine-yard line.
Nico Iamaleava back in the game
Iamaleava has returned as quarterback after a quick check-up in the medical tent. Reports indicate it is his left hip, but he has assured teammates that he is fine to play.
Gaston Moore takes over at QB for the Vols
Nico Iamaleava left the game with an apparent injury after being tackled. Gaston Moore entered as quarterback and threw a pass that was intercepted by Alabama’s Malachi Moore, who returned it for 41 yards to Tennessee’s 36-yard line.
Nico Iamaleava injury update
The Tennessee quarterback was sacked and went to the medical tent. We will provide an update when more information is available.
Alabama finds the end zone first
Milroe rolls to his left and finds Ryan Williams in the end zone for his 13th touchdown pass of the year. The Crimson Tide are 7-0 in the second quarter.
Alabama vs. Tennessee score
At the end of the first quarter the score remains 0-0 in Knoxville.
Vol’s Gilbert missing 35 field goal attempt
Max Gilbert’s 53-yard field goal is unsuccessful, as Tennessee and Alabama remain scoreless in the first quarter.
Alabama is intercepted in the end zone
Quarterback Milroe looks to connect with Williams in the end zone, but Tennessee’s McCoy intercepts it and returns it for 54 yards to Alabama’s 46-yard line.
Bama’s Brooks has a 20-yard pickup
Tennessee struggled to establish its offense, leading to Ross punting 48 yards. Alabama’s quarterback Jalen Milroe connected with Law for a 20-yard gain to the Tennessee 15-yard line.
Alabama was force to punt
Alabama was unable to capitalize on their first possession, and Burnip came out to punt the ball for 36 yards. Tennessee’s McCoy caught the punt at the 14-yard line.
Milroe finds the first down
Alabama’s quarterback Jalen Milroe runs for nine yards for the first down at the Crimson Tides’ 36.
When is the Alabama vs. Tennessee game?
Kickoff for the Alabama vs. Tennessee Week 8 game is 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday (Oct. 19) from Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee.
How to watch Alabama vs. Tennessee game
The Alabama vs. Tennessee Week 8 game will be broadcast on ABC and can be streamed via ESPN+. You can also watch on Fubo.
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Alabama-Tennessee odds, line
The Alabama Crimson Tide are favorites to defeat the Tennessee Volunteers in Saturday’s college football matchup, according to the BetMGM college football odds.
- Spread: Alabama (-3)
- Moneyline: Alabama -150; Tennessee +130
- Over/under: 57
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Alabama vs. Tennessee all-time record
Alabama and Tennessee share a long and rich history that dates back to 1901. The Crimson Tide currently holds the advantage with 60 wins, 38 losses, and eight ties against Tennessee. In the last 10 matchups, Alabama has emerged victorious nine times, while Tennessee secured one win in 2022, triumphing with a score of 52-49 in Knoxville.
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The random nature of sports makes it impossible to foresee every game’s outcome. A whole lot of well-lit buildings in the desert stand as testimony to this reality.
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