A late second-quarter touchdown reception by John Metchie has Alabama holding a 21-14 lead over Tennessee at halftime at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
The Volunteers took advantage of Alabama early miscues to open a lead in the first quarter.
Alabama scored first and took a 7-0 lead on an 8-yard run by Brian Robinson Jr.
The Vols tied the game with 6 minutes, 15 seconds remaining in the first quarter when Hendon Hooker threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Velus Jones Jr.
The Vols then took advantage of a roughing the kicker call on fourth down that prolonged the drive, which was culminated when Hooker fired a 57-yard scoring strike to JaVonta Payton, giving Tennessee a 14-7 lead.
The Crimson Tide regained the lead when Bryce Young connected with John Metchie.