Alabama loses to Tennessee, falling to 5-2 this season

No. 6 Alabama lost 26-10 to No. 14 Tennessee on Saturday, marking their second consecutive defeat. DeSean Bishop of Tennessee rushed for 159 yards and two touchdowns, while Alabama managed only 201 total yards and turned the ball over four times. Former Alabama player Kareem Jackson criticized the team's performance, stating it did not reflect the standards of Alabama football. This loss is the first time since 2007 that Alabama has lost consecutive regular-season games, following a previous defeat to No. 1 Georgia. Tennessee improved to 6-1 with this victory, winning three of their last five matchups against Alabama after a prior 15-game losing streak.

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