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Arion Carter details Tennessee’s defensive ability to frustrate Jalen Milroe

Linebacker Arion Carter details Tennessee’s defensive ability to frustrate quarterback Jalen Milroe.

Sophomore Arion Carter started at linebacker in Tennessee’s, 24-17, win versus Alabama on Saturday at Neyland Stadium.

The 6-foot-1, 234-pound linebacker recorded six tackles and one quarterback pressure against Alabama. Carter met with media and discussed the Vols’ defensive ability to frustrate Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe.

“We know he is a great quarterback,” Carter said. “He quarterbacks the offense at a tremendous level. We knew they started with him and we knew we had to be able to disrupt the passer to be able to go in and get him off the field on third down.”

Milroe completed 25-of-45 passing attempts for 239 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. He also recorded 11 rushing yards on 14 attempts.

Alabama was 3-of-14 on third down attempts against the Vols on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Tennessee fans storm the field after beating Alabama

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Kalen DeBoer recaps Alabama’s loss at Tennessee

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer recaps loss at Tennessee in Week 8.

Kalen DeBoer is in his first season as Alabama’s head coach. He suffered a loss in his first time coaching in the Third Saturday in October rivalry game against Tennessee.

The Vols defeated Alabama, 24-17, at Neyland Stadium on Saturday. DeBoer met with media following the contest and recapped the Crimson Tide’s performance.

“A tough loss,” he said. “A frustrating loss. We’ve had two now. We just can’t play team football, can’t bring it together. One side of the ball has highlighted moments, and the other side stumbles. Some missed opportunities. We try to look inward after every game. We have to continue to do the same. I know we have a locker room that’s hurting. There is a common feel in the locker room after a loss, but there is no doubt in my mind that these guys poured everything into the preparation. I’m frustrated we can’t get over the hump.”

PHOTOS: Tennessee fans storm the field after beating Alabama

Kalen DeBoer. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Josh Heupel recaps second Third Saturday in October win

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel recaps Tennessee’s win against Alabama.

Tennessee (6-1, 2-1 SEC) defeated rival Alabama (5-2, 2-2 SEC), 24-17, on Saturday at Neyland Stadium.

Fourth-year head coach Josh Heupel won his second game against the Crimson Tide as Tennessee’s head coach. He met with media after the Week 8 contest and recapped the Vols’ win.

“Third Saturday in October,” Heupel said. “That’s college football as good as it gets. Neyland effect, our fans were elite. Elite performance from them all night. I appreciate them hanging in with us on the offensive side of the ball when we were struggling. Defensively, just absolutely an elite performance, the line of scrimmage and controlling the quarterback. We did everything we had to do going into it. Did an unbelievable job on third down. Offensively, not good early but not far off. Everything has to tie together.

“We have to be able to run the football. We have to continue to improve. I love a lot of what I saw in the second half. Special teams had a solid performance at the end. There were some things early that we have to be better at. I thought it was another prize fight, and you have to be able to answer the bell. These guys answered the bell every single round. I’d go to battle with these guys any day. Just another great night on Rocky Top.”

PHOTOS: Tennessee fans storm the field after beating Alabama

Arion Carter. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Photos of Tennessee fans storming field after defeating Alabama at Neyland Stadium

PHOTOS: Tennessee fans storm the field and tear down goal posts after beating Alabama football

No. 10 Tennessee (6-1, 2-1 SEC) won a top 10 matchup at Neyland Stadium on Saturday. The Vols were victorious, 24-17, against No. 7 Alabama (5-2, 2-2 SEC).

Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.

The Vols outscored Alabama, 24-10, during the second-half of the contest. Alabama shutout Tennessee, 7-0, during the first-half.

Tennessee fans stormed the field following the Vols’ win. Saturday’s victory marks the second straight for the Vols over Alabama at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee fans also stormed the field after defeating Alabama and former head coach Nick Saban in 2022.

PHOTOS: Tennessee football defeats Alabama in Week 8

Photos of fans storming Shields-Watkins Field at Neyland Stadium are below.

Photos of Tennessee’s win against Alabama

PHOTOS: Tennessee football defeats Alabama at Neyland Stadium on Third Saturday in October

The Third Saturday in October was contested for the 107th time between Tennessee (6-1, 2-1 SEC) and Alabama (5-2, 2-2 SEC) on Saturday.

The Vols defeated Alabama, 24-17, at Neyland Stadium in Week 8. Tennessee scored 24 second-half points after Alabama led, 7-0, at halftime.

The series dates to 1901 and Alabama now leads the all time series, 60-40-7. Josh Heupel is 2-2 against the Crimson Tide as Tennessee’s head coach since 2021. Heupel and the Vols are 2-0 against Alabama at Neyland Stadium.

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava completed 14-of-27 passing attempts for 194 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

Running back Dylan Sampson led the Vols with 189 rushing yards, while Bru McCoy was Tennessee’s leader for receiving yards (80).

Will Brooks and Jermod McCoy recorded one interception each for the Vols’ defense.

Below are photos of the 2024 Third Saturday in October contest at Neyland Stadium.

Tennessee extends home win streak versus Alabama

Tennessee defeats Alabama for a second consecutive time at Neyland Stadium.

No. 10 Tennessee (6-1, 3-1 SEC) defeated No. 7 Alabama (5-2, 2-2 SEC), 24-17, Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season.

Alabama led, 7-0, at halftime as Jalen Milroe completed a 5-yard touchdown to Ryan Williams early in the second quarter.

The Vols had three turnovers and missed two field goals in the first half.

Tennessee led, 24-17, after kicker Max Gilbert converted a 41-yard field goal with 1 minute, 30 seconds remaining in the game.

Linebacker Will Brooks, a Birmingham, Alabama native, then sealed the contest when he recorded an interception for the Vols.

Dylan Sampson rushed for a career-high 139 yards on 26 attempts. He also scored touchdown runs from three and two yards.

Nico Iamaleava completed 14-of-27 passing attempts for 194 yards. He completed a 16-yard touchdown pass to Chris Brazzell II.

Bru McCoy recorded six receptions for 80 receiving yards.

Chris Brazzell II. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Nick Saban says Tennessee was biggest rival while coaching at Alabama

Nick Saban says the Tennessee and Alabama football game was a bigger rivalry than the Iron Bowl when he coached the Crimson Tide.

Nick Saban retired from coaching on Jan. 10. He served as Alabama’s head coach from 2007-23, compiling a 201-29 (117-18 SEC) record, winning six national championships and nine Southeastern Conference titles.

Saban went 16-1 against Tennessee as the Crimson Tide’s head coach. His only loss was in 2022 at Neyland Stadium.

Since his retirement, Saban has joined ESPN’s “College GameDay.” Ahead of the Tennessee-Alabama game on Saturday, Saban said his biggest rival as the Crimson Tide was the Vols.

“For our players, this was a bigger rivalry than any other game that we played,” Saban said of Alabama playing Tennessee. “I’m talking about rivalry game. Even bigger than Auburn to our players.”

PHOTOS: Tennessee-Alabama football series through the years

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PHOTOS: Tennessee-Alabama football series through the years

PHOTOS: A look at the Tennessee-Alabama football series through the years

The Tennessee-Alabama football series was first played in 1901. The Vols and Crimson Tide played to a 6-6 tie in Birmingham, Alabama.

The contest was played on Thanksgiving day at West End Park in Birmingham, Alabama.

The reason for the game being tied was due to an offsides penalty against Alabama within the first ten minutes of the second half.

The penalty occurred ten yards from the goal line. Alabama players contested the penalty and that is when two things occurred that ended the game early. First, spectators came onto the playing field and circled both teams, preventing any further play. Secondly, as the protest continued, darkness came which did not allow for the two teams to finish the contest with daylight gone.

Tennessee’s first win in the series came in 1904, defeating Alabama 5-0 in Birmingham.

The first game played in Knoxville, Tennessee took place in 1909. Tennessee defeated the Crimson Tide, 10-0.

Tuscaloosa played host in the series for the first time in 1913 with Alabama winning, 6-0.

Below are photos of the Tennessee-Alabama series through the years.

Tennessee, Alabama enter Week 8 back-to-back nationally for game control

Third Saturday in October: Tennessee and Alabama ranked top 10 for game control

No. 10 Tennessee (5-1, 1-1 SEC) will host No. 7 Alabama (5-1, 2-1 SEC) on Saturday at Neyland Stadium. Rankings for the Week 8 SEC contest reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.

The Vols and Crimson Tide enter Week 8 also ranked top 10 for game control. Alabama ranks No. 8 and the Vols are No. 9 nationally for game control, according to ESPN’s College Football Power Index.

Game control reflects chances that an average top 25 team would control games from start to end the way this team did, given the schedule.

ESPN FPI’s top 10 teams for game control entering Week 8 are below.

  1. Texas
  2. Ole Miss
  3. Ohio State
  4. Indiana
  5. Texas A&M
  6. BYU
  7. Clemson
  8. Alabama
  9. Tennessee
  10. Oregon

READ: 2024 SEC football power rankings after Week 7

Dylan Sampson. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Vol Walk time announced ahead of Tennessee-Alabama game

Vol Walk time and a game day timeline have been announced ahead of the Tennessee-Alabama football game.

Week 8 of the 2024 college football season will feature a top 10 matchup in the Southeastern Conference at Neyland Stadium.

No. 10 Tennessee (5-1, 1-1 SEC) will host No. 7 Alabama (5-1, 2-1 SEC) on Saturday. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Tennessee announced a game day timeline, including Vol Walk, for Saturday. “Marty & McGee” and “SEC Nation” will also broadcast live on SEC Network from the University of Tennessee’s campus on Saturday.

READ: 2024 SEC football power rankings entering Week 8

Tennessee-Alabama game day timeline

  • “Marty & McGee” – 9-10 a.m. EDT (Ayres Hall Lawn)
  • “SEC Nation” – 10 a.m.-Noon EDT (Ayres Hall Lawn)
  • Will call opens at Gate 21 – 11:30 a.m. EDT
  • Truly’s Tailgate opens – 11:30 a.m. EDT
  • Vol Village opens – Noon EDT
  • Vol Walk – 1:20 p.m. EDT
  • Gates open – 1:45 p.m. EDT
  • Pride of the Southland Band march – 1:50 p.m. EDT (Pedestrian Bridge)
  • Pride of the Southland Band pregame performance begins – 3:31 p.m. EDT
  • National Anthem/Flyover – 3:34 p.m. EDT
    *Flyover will feature two F-15 aircrafts from the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, North Carolina
  • Vols Run Through the T – 3:42 p.m. EDT
  • Kickoff – 3:45 p.m. EDT
Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire