Tennessee secures 26-10 victory over Alabama in SEC matchup

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Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Tennessee secures 26-10 victory over Alabama in SEC matchup
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Tennessee Volunteers defeated Alabama Crimson Tide 26-10 on October 17 at Neyland Stadium, marking their first win over a ranked opponent since 2024. With this victory, the Volunteers ended a seven-game losing streak against ranked teams and improved to 3-1 in the SEC and 6-1 overall. Alabama struggled offensively, totaling just 201 yards and committing four turnovers, leading to consecutive losses for the first time since 2007. Quarterback Keelon Russell managed only one touchdown on a 19-yard run and threw two interceptions, while the Tide missed injured captain Ryan Coleman-Williams.

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  • •Tennessee snaps seven-game losing streak against ranked teams.
  • •Alabama held to 201 yards of total offense.
  • •Keelon Russell throws two interceptions for Alabama.
  • •Tennessee improves to 3-1 in the SEC, 6-1 overall.
  • •Alabama faces a challenging path to postseason eligibility.
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  • 12:08 AMYahoo Sports — Alabama vs. Tennessee recap, results: Volunteers send Tide to second consecutive loss
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Tennessee makes convincing statement in pivotal SEC showdown.

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