Sampson scores twice, Iamaleava overcomes early struggles in Tennessee's 24-17 victory over Alabama
— Cigars were lit and goalposts came down as thousands of fans celebrated No. 11 Tennessee's 24-17 victory over No. 7...
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Alabama Crimson Tide
17
Tennessee Volunteers
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALA | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 17 |
| TENN | 0 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 24 |
Neyland Stadium · 101,915 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/26/26 | vs South Carolina Gamecocks | W 49-18 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 1:30 17-24
Max Gilbert 41 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:52 17-21
Chris Brazzell II 16 Yd pass from Nico Iamaleava (Max Gilbert Kick)
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Touchdown 13:56 17-14
Justice Haynes 7 Yd Run (Graham Nicholson Kick)
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Touchdown 1:00 10-14
Dylan Sampson 3 Yd Run (Max Gilbert Kick)
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Field Goal 3:11 10-7
Graham Nicholson 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:32 7-7
Dylan Sampson 2 Yd Run (Max Gilbert Kick)
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Touchdown 13:01 7-0
Ryan Williams 5 Yd pass from Jalen Milroe (Graham Nicholson Kick)
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TENN
2 plays, -6 yards, 1:24 · End of Game
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ALA 1:24
1 play, 0 yards, 0:06 · Interception
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TENN 1:30
4 plays, 8 yards, 0:18 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:30 17-24
Max Gilbert 41 Yd Field Goal
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ALA 1:48
4 plays, 1 yard, 0:37 · Downs
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TENN 2:25
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:14 · Punt
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ALA 4:39
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:13 · Punt
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TENN 5:52
7 plays, 54 yards, 2:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:52 17-21
Chris Brazzell II 16 Yd pass from Nico Iamaleava (Max Gilbert Kick)
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ALA 8:35
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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TENN 10:13
9 plays, 29 yards, 3:43 · Punt
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ALA 13:56
6 plays, 32 yards, 2:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:56 17-14
Justice Haynes 7 Yd Run (Graham Nicholson Kick)
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TENN 1:00
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:00 10-14
Dylan Sampson 3 Yd Run (Max Gilbert Kick)
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ALA 3:11
10 plays, 58 yards, 3:21 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:11 10-7
Graham Nicholson 35 Yd Field Goal
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TENN 6:32
7 plays, 91 yards, 1:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:32 7-7
Dylan Sampson 2 Yd Run (Max Gilbert Kick)
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ALA 8:26
8 plays, 42 yards, 4:07 · Punt
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TENN 12:33
6 plays, 12 yards, 2:27 · Punt
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TENN 0:01
1 play, -5 yards, 0:33 · End of Half
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ALA 0:34
12 plays, 32 yards, 3:32 · Missed FG
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TENN 4:06
6 plays, 38 yards, 1:46 · Missed FG
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ALA 5:52
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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TENN 7:16
6 plays, 61 yards, 1:53 · Interception
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ALA 9:09
3 plays, -23 yards, 2:09 · Punt
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TENN 11:18
5 plays, 28 yards, 1:43 · Interception
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ALA 13:01
8 plays, 64 yards, 3:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:01 7-0
Ryan Williams 5 Yd pass from Jalen Milroe (Graham Nicholson Kick)
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TENN 1:51
6 plays, 11 yards, 1:51 · Missed FG
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ALA 3:42
8 plays, 48 yards, 3:59 · Interception
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TENN 7:41
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:48 · Punt
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ALA 8:29
9 plays, 32 yards, 3:39 · Punt
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TENN 12:08
4 plays, 43 yards, 1:13 · Fumble
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ALA 13:21
3 plays, -10 yards, 1:39 · Punt
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
ALA
TENN
23
1st Downs
21
3-14
3rd down efficiency
6-14
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
314
Total Yards
408
239
Passing
194
25/45
Comp/Att
14/28
5.3
Yards per pass
6.9
75
Rushing
214
34
Rushing Attempts
43
2.2
Yards per rush
5.0
15-115
Penalties
11-95
2
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
2
33:15
Possession
26:45
Highlights
00:56
Tennessee knocks off Alabama after Will Brooks picks off Jalen Milroe
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03:02
Alabama lose again in thriller vs. Tennessee
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00:52
Alabama thwarts Tennessee's opening drive with a fumble
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00:26
Ryan Williams takes massive hit on first-down catch
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