GAMEDAY Open Thread/Live Blog: Tennessee at No. 1 Alabama
It's that time of the week again.
After claiming its first conference victory of the season a week ago, Tennessee is back on the road in Tuscaloosa to take on Nick Saban and top-ranked Alabama in the 102nd edition of the "Third Saturday in October" rivalry.
Facing off against the nation's second-ranked scoring offense, the Vols will have their hands full trying to slow down junior quarterback Tua Tagavailoa and the Crimson Tide's high-powered offense.
Featuring four receivers with over 1,000 career receiving yards, Alabama ranks third in the nation in passing yards per game a 366. Altogether, the Crimson Tide produce 537 yards of total offense on average.
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Injuries/Depth Chart Updates
Freshman quarterback Brian Maurer started tonight after being ruled a game time decision following a concussion against Mississippi State.
Brian Maurer has been ruled OUT for the remainder of the game with a head injury.
Tua Tagavailoa has been ruled OUT for the remainder of the game with an ankle injury.
Captains
Tennessee - Brandon Kennedy, Darrell Taylor, Dom Wood-Anderson, Daniel Bituli.
Alabama - Miller Forristall, Xavier McKinney and Landon Dickerson.
First Quarter
Alabama wins the toss, elects to defer to the second half.
13:40 - Maurer's pass to Jauan Jennings on third down is incomplete. Tennessee forced to punt.
11:23 - Najee Harris runs it in from one yard out.
Alabama 7, Tennessee 0.
10:06 - Maurer's pass is INTERCEPTED by Jared Mayden. Alabama takes over at the Tennessee 35-yard line.
8:16 - Tagavailoa finds Jeudy for a 15-yard gain down to the two-yard line.
7:35 - Tagavailoa's pass is INTERCEPTED by Nigel Warrior, returns it 60 yards to the Alabama 41-yard line.
6:14 - Maurer finds Josh Palmer for a 20-yard gain down to the Alabama 20-yard line.
5:19 - Maruer finds Jennings for 18 yards down to the Alabama three-yard line.
4:21 - Maurer runs it in from one yard out.
Alabama 7, Tennessee 7.
1:35 - Brian Robinson runs it in from nine yards out.
Alabama 14, Tennessee 7.
1:26 - Maurer finds Jennings, targeting on Alabama's Shane Lee adds 15 yards to the end of the run.
UPDATE: Targeting call is overturned.
1:18 - Jarrett Guarantano checks in for Brian Maurer.
END 1ST: Alabama 14, Tennessee 7
Second Quarter
14:08 - Tim Jordan picks up 33 yards down to the Alabama 20-yard line.
13:04 - Defensive pass interference gives Tennessee the ball at the 5-yard line.
11:52 - Brent Cimaglia's 37-yard field goal attempt is GOOD.
Alabama 14, Tennessee 10.
11:12 - Tagavailoa finds Ruggs for a 48-yard gain down to the Tennessee 13-yard line.
9:14 - Daniel Bituli is ejected for targeting.
9:02 - Najee Harris runs it in from one yard out for his second touchdown of the game.
Alabama 21, Tennessee 10.
8:12 - Defensive pass interference gets Tennessee to midfield.
7:42 - Paxton Brooks punts to the Alabama 21-yard line.
4:09 - Tagavailoa heads to the medical tent. Alabama forced to punt.
UPDATE: Tagavailoa is heading to the Alabama locker room.
1:49 - Guarantano is taken down for a loss on third down. Tennessee is forced to punt.
0:00 - Joseph Bulovas' 41-yard field goal attempt is NO GOOD.
HALFTIME: Alabama 21, Tennessee 10.
Third Quarter
13:35 - Alabama goes three-and-out on its first drive. Tennessee takes over at its own 45-yard line.
8:32 - Brent Cimaglia's 32-yard field goal attempt is GOOD.
Alabama 21, Tennessee 13.
4:55 - Slade Bolden finds Miller Forristall for a six-yard score.
Alabama 28, Tennessee 13.
END 3RD: Alabama 28, Tennessee 13.
Fourth Quarter
13:38 - Guarantano finds Marquez Callaway for a first down to the Alabama 47-yard line.
10:10 - Defensive pass interference moves Tennessee to the Alabama 19-yard line.
7:21 - Guarantano fumbles, Trevon Diggs returns it 100 yards for a touchdowns
Alabama 35, Tennessee 13.
FINAL: Alabama 35, Tennessee 13.
