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Alabama football struggles offensively against Tennessee in 26-10 loss

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Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Alabama football struggles offensively against Tennessee in 26-10 loss
Summary

Alabama football faced Tennessee on October 17, suffering a 26-10 defeat in Knoxville. The Crimson Tide managed only 201 yards of offense, scoring just ten points and converting two of 13 third downs. Alabama's run game struggled significantly, with a total of 54 rushing yards. Quarterback Keelon Russell acknowledged his need for improvement, citing failures in execution and play-making. Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer emphasized the lack of continuity in their offensive strategy, which hampered their performance throughout the game.

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  • •Alabama records 201 total yards against Tennessee.
  • •The Crimson Tide only converts 2 of 13 third downs.
  • •Keelon Russell takes responsibility for the offensive struggles.
  • •Alabama rushes for 54 yards on 26 carries.
  • •The defeat highlights consistency issues in Alabama's offense.
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Alabama football knew what it was facing in Tennessee's defense, and it had no answers as Tide sputtered in loss.

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