Alabama struggles against Tennessee, Keelon Russell throws two interceptions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 4:29 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Alabama faced Tennessee on Saturday, suffering a 26-10 defeat. Quarterback Keelon Russell had a challenging performance, throwing two interceptions and expressing frustration over turnovers that hindered the team's offensive efforts. The Crimson Tide scored no points in the second half and struggled to gain rushing yardage, finishing with only 54 yards in that category. Following the loss, head coach Kalen DeBoer acknowledged the need for improvement as Alabama looks to avoid a third consecutive defeat. The team is scheduled to face Texas A&M next Saturday, currently holding a 5-2 record this season.
- •Alabama lost 26-10 to Tennessee on October 17, 2026.
- •Keelon Russell threw two interceptions during the game.
- •Alabama scored no points in the second half.
- •The Crimson Tide managed only 54 rushing yards.
- •Alabama will play Texas A&M next Saturday.
- 4:29 PMYahoo Sports — Even Alabama’s Keelon Russell had to ask himself ‘what the hell he was doing’ vs. Tennessee
"The Alabama football team got beat soundly on Saturday, by Tennessee . Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell struggled, to say the least. He threw two interceptions in the game as Alabama lost, 26-10. Russell was upset with himself after the game. “I mean, we just put it on ourselves. I mean, we can’t do what we did today. You know, we turned the ball […] The post Even Alabama’s Keelon Russell had to ask himself ‘what the hell he was doing’ vs. Tennessee appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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