October 18, 2025 – Tennessee dropped a tough 37-20 decision at Alabama, falling to 5-2 overall and 2-2 in SEC play as the Volunteers struggled to overcome costly turnovers in Tuscaloosa.
The Volunteers fought back from multiple deficits but couldn’t overcome Alabama’s explosive plays. Tennessee trailed 23-7 at halftime after a devastating 99-yard interception return for touchdown with seconds remaining in the second quarter.
Quarterback stats comparison
| Player | Team | Comp-Att | Yards | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Aguilar | Tennessee | 28-44 | 268 | 1 | 1 |
| Ty Simpson | Alabama | 19-29 | 253 | 2 | 0 |
Aguilar completed 28 passes for 268 yards but his late first-half interception proved costly. The senior quarterback was sacked four times by Alabama’s aggressive pass rush.
Running back production
| Player | Team | Carries | Yards | TD | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeSean Bishop | Tennessee | 14 | 123 | 2 | 8.8 |
| Daniel Hill | Alabama | 7 | 34 | 1 | 4.9 |
Bishop provided Tennessee’s biggest bright spot, rushing for 123 yards and two touchdowns. His 44-yard scoring run in the third quarter cut Alabama’s lead to 30-13 and gave the Volunteers momentum.
Tennessee rallied in the fourth quarter, pulling within 30-20 on Bishop’s one-yard touchdown with 10:51 remaining. However, Alabama answered immediately with a scoring drive to seal the victory.
The loss puts Tennessee’s SEC Championship hopes in jeopardy as the Volunteers now sit at 2-2 in conference play. Tennessee outgained Alabama 410-373 in total offense but couldn’t overcome the crucial turnovers.
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