Anatomy of Alabama's terrible defensive effort against Tennessee

Anatomy of Alabama's terrible defensive effort against Tennessee
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For the first time since 2006, Tennessee beat Alabama. With 4:27 remaining in the third quarter, Alabama finally seized the lead for the first time, 35-34, after the score had been tied for a while.

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Tennessee defeated Alabama for the first time since 2006. Hendon Hooker at quarterback and Jalin Hyatt at wide receiver had to play heroically for the Volunteers. It was kicker Chase McGrath's field goal of 40 yards on the game's final play, which resulted in a 52-49 victory for Tennessee.

Hooker and Hyatt's connection was nearly unbeatable for Tennessee, with six catches for 207 yards and five touchdowns. In total, Hooker completed 21 of 30 throws for 385 yards.

For Tennessee, Hooker and Hyatt were virtually unstoppable with six receptions, 207 yards, and five touchdowns combined on their connections. For a total of 385 yards, five touchdown passes, and just one interception, Hooker completed 21 of 30 attempts.

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In the first quarter, Tennessee built a 28-10 advantage, but Alabama closed the gap to 28-20 Tennessee by halftime. The score remained back and forth until Alabama took the lead for the first time, 35-34, with 4:27 left in the third quarter. With 7:49 left in the third quarter, Dallas Turner returned a fumble for a score, giving the Tide a 49-42 lead.

Tennessee roughly doubled that total before the end of the first quarter

When Alabama's defence returned to Tuscaloosa, it was in a position where it had to put the problems that led to the 52-point outburst behind it to bounce back. To'oTo'o said that the season is not over, and they have a good portion of the season left.

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