On Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, No. 14 Tennessee beat No. 6 Alabama 26-10, forcing four turnovers and holding the Crimson Tide scoreless in the second half. Tennessee improved to 6-1, while Alabama fell to 5-2. More Sports News
George MacIntyre threw for 197 yards. Keelon Russell was held to 147 yards and two interceptions.
| Player | Team | Cmp-Att | Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George MacIntyre | Tennessee | 21-31 | 197 | 0 | 1 |
| Keelon Russell | Alabama | 19-29 | 147 | 0 | 2 |
Ranvier, Bishop Lead Offense
Cooper Ranvier made four field goals, three in the first quarter, and Tennessee led 12-10 at halftime. Alabama’s only touchdown came on a 19-yard Russell run.
DeSean Bishop scored on 5-yard runs in the third and fourth quarters. Tennessee outrushed Alabama 150-54.
| Player | Team | Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeSean Bishop | Tennessee | 32 | 159 | 2 |
| Daniel Hill | Alabama | 7 | 34 | 0 |
Defense Takes Over
Tennessee held Alabama to 201 total yards. Jeremiah Telander and Tyree Weathersby each had two sacks, and Dejuan Lane had an interception and a fumble recovery.
Up Next
Tennessee is on the road next Saturday, facing South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia at 3:30 p.m. ET. The game will be televised by ABC or ESPN.
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