UAB Safety Sirad Bryant Penalized for Stomping Tennessee Kicker's Foot in 56-24 Loss

During Tennessee's 56-24 victory over UAB, an unusual and unsportsmanlike incident occurred when UAB safety Sirad Bryant intentionally stomped on Tennessee kicker Max Gilbert's foot following an extra-point attempt. Bryant was penalized 15 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct but remained in the game, and UAB coach Trent Dilfer confirmed Bryant would face disciplinary action after reviewing the incident. Bryant apologized publicly on Instagram, acknowledging his behavior was unacceptable and not representative of his character. The incident occurred amidst Tennessee's dominant performance, led by quarterback Joey Aguilar's 218 passing yards and three touchdowns. Bryant, a redshirt senior with a history of aggressive plays, made four tackles in the game but was overshadowed by Tennessee's offensive success. Gilbert, despite the stomp, maintained a perfect extra-point record and contributed significantly to Tennessee's scoring.