Fast start helps No. 1 Alabama trounce Tennessee 58-21
Tua Tagovailoa threw touchdown passes to four receivers and No. 1 Alabama started fast again in a 58-21 victory over Tennessee on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Alabama Crimson Tide
58
Tennessee Volunteers
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALA | 28 | 14 | 16 | 0 | 58 |
| TENN | 0 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ LSU Tigers | W 31-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Texas A&M Aggies | W 31-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Tennessee Volunteers | L 10-26 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Georgia Bulldogs | L 17-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Mississippi State Bulldogs | W 56-23 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:03 58-21
Jalen Hurts 21 Yd Run (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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Touchdown 5:17 51-21
Kyle Phillips 27 Yd Interception Return (Brent Cimaglia Kick)
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Touchdown 12:53 51-14
Henry Ruggs III 41 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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Safety 14:52 44-14
Team Safety
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Touchdown 0:15 42-14
Irv Smith Jr. 9 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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Touchdown 2:18 35-14
Tyler Byrd 20 Yd pass from Keller Chryst (Brent Cimaglia Kick)
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Touchdown 4:23 35-7
Josh Jacobs 2 Yd Run (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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Touchdown 7:21 28-7
Ty Chandler 10 Yd pass from Keller Chryst (Brent Cimaglia Kick)
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Touchdown 3:31 28-0
Damien Harris 3 Yd Run (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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Touchdown 8:08 21-0
Jaylen Waddle 77 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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Touchdown 10:35 14-0
Josh Jacobs 3 Yd Run (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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Touchdown 10:58 7-0
Jerry Jeudy 11 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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ALA
2 plays, -2 yards, 1:01 · End of 4th Quarter
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TENN 1:01
5 plays, 20 yards, 3:31 · Punt
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ALA 4:32
14 plays, 69 yards, 9:32 · Downs
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TENN 14:04
4 plays, 16 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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ALA 1:03
8 plays, 70 yards, 4:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:03 58-21
Jalen Hurts 21 Yd Run (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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ALA 5:17
2 plays, 3 yards, 0:50 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:17 51-21
Kyle Phillips 27 Yd Interception Return (Brent Cimaglia Kick)
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TENN 6:07
14 plays, 51 yards, 6:46 · Missed FG
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ALA 12:53
4 plays, 54 yards, 1:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:53 51-14
Henry Ruggs III 41 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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TENN 14:52
1 play, -3 yards, 0:08 · Safety
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Safety 14:52 44-14
Team Safety
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TENN
1 play, -2 yards, 0:15 · End of Half
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ALA 0:15
9 plays, 85 yards, 2:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:15 42-14
Irv Smith Jr. 9 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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TENN 2:18
6 plays, 81 yards, 2:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:18 35-14
Tyler Byrd 20 Yd pass from Keller Chryst (Brent Cimaglia Kick)
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ALA 4:23
8 plays, 43 yards, 2:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:23 35-7
Josh Jacobs 2 Yd Run (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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TENN 7:21
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:21 28-7
Ty Chandler 10 Yd pass from Keller Chryst (Brent Cimaglia Kick)
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ALA 10:12
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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TENN 11:29
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:51 · Punt
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ALA 13:20
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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TENN 14:54
8 plays, 33 yards, 3:37 · Punt
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ALA 3:31
9 plays, 93 yards, 2:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:31 28-0
Damien Harris 3 Yd Run (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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TENN 6:15
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:53 · Punt
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ALA 8:08
1 play, 77 yards, 0:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:08 21-0
Jaylen Waddle 77 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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TENN 8:19
3 plays, -2 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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ALA 10:35
2 plays, 3 yards, 0:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:35 14-0
Josh Jacobs 3 Yd Run (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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TENN 10:43
3 plays, -22 yards, 0:15 · Fumble
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ALA 10:58
9 plays, 58 yards, 4:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:58 7-0
Jerry Jeudy 11 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Joseph Bulovas Kick)
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Team Stats
ALA
TENN
30
1st Downs
13
4-8
3rd down efficiency
3-13
1-2
4th down efficiency
1-1
545
Total Yards
258
327
Passing
227
21/32
Comp/Att
14/25
10.2
Yards per pass
9.1
218
Rushing
31
42
Rushing Attempts
30
5.2
Yards per rush
1.0
5-36
Penalties
9-59
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
32:33
Possession
27:27
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