Tennessee 24-17 Alabama (Oct. 19, 2024) Game Recap

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Chris Brazzell II caught a 16-yard touchdown catch from Nico Iamaleava midway through the fourth quarter as No. 11 Tennessee beat No. 7 Alabama 24-17 on Saturday.

Dylan Sampson rushed for 139 yards and two touchdowns for the Volunteers (6-1, 3-1 Southeastern Conference). The win keeps Tennessee in the hunt for a spot in the College Football Playoff.

The Crimson Tide (5-2, 2-2) have their work cut out for them the rest of the season. Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe struggled, completing 25 of 44 passes for 239 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions. Alabama ran for just 89 yards, while Tennessee ran for 214.

Trailing 21:17, Alabama took possession of the ball on its own with 2:25 minutes left in regulation time. An unsportsmanlike conduct penalty against wide receiver Kendrick Law halted the Crimson Tide's drive and allowed Tennessee to extend the lead to seven with a field goal on the next possession.

Tennessee overcame three turnovers in the first half and trailed 7-0 at halftime.

The Volunteers took a 14-10 lead with a minute left in the third quarter, their first lead in the game. Sampson rushed in from three yards out after Iamaleava connected with Dont'e Thornton for 55 yards to the Alabama 3.

Early in the fourth quarter, Alabama answered the Vols' score with a 7-yard touchdown run by Justice Haynes to take the lead to 17-14. Germie Bernard got things started with a 28-yard reception from Milroe.

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