Alabama Extends Home Winning Streak with 37-20 Victory Over Tennessee Featuring 99-Yard Pick-Six

In a heated SEC rivalry game, the No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers 37-20, extending their winning streak in the series to 11 games in Tuscaloosa. The game’s pivotal moment was a 99-yard pick-six by Alabama defensive back Zabien Brown on the final play of the first half, which turned a potential Tennessee scoring opportunity into a 14-point swing and gave Alabama a commanding 23-7 lead. Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson had an efficient performance, throwing for 253 yards and two touchdowns while avoiding turnovers, and the Crimson Tide's defense pressured Tennessee effectively, recording four sacks and allowing none on offense. Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer praised his team's commitment, resilience, and execution throughout the game, emphasizing the importance of their defensive efforts and the energy from the home crowd. Tennessee's quarterback Joey Aguilar's critical interception near the goal line was a costly error, compounded by Tennessee having no timeouts to stop the clock, which DeBoer highlighted as a key factor. This victory bolsters Alabama’s position for a potential College Football Playoff berth as they prepare to face South Carolina, while Tennessee looks ahead to their matchup with Kentucky.