Tennessee Edges Alabama 24-17 in Thriller

In a closely contested game, the No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers defeated No. 7 Alabama 24-17, marking a significant victory that keeps Tennessee's College Football Playoff hopes alive. Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer expressed deep frustration over his team's inability to perform cohesively, acknowledging that they have struggled in recent games, including this loss and one to Vanderbilt. Tennessee's Dylan Sampson shone with 139 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while quarterback Nico Iamaleava connected for crucial scoring plays, despite the team's earlier struggles with turnovers. Alabama's Jalen Milroe had a challenging game, throwing two interceptions and facing criticism for communication issues on the field. The defeat leaves Alabama with a complicated path ahead for the playoffs, as they now have two losses and face tough upcoming opponents. Meanwhile, Tennessee fans celebrated wildly, with coach Josh Heupel leading the festivities as goalposts came down in celebration of their team's victory over a longstanding rival.