Tennessee Defeats Alabama 24-17; First Time Since 1984 Both Vols and Vanderbilt Beat Tide

Oct 19, 2024, 11:42 PM

The No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers defeated the No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide 24-17 in Knoxville, handing Alabama its second loss of the season. This marks the first time since 2007, Nick Saban's first year as head coach, that Alabama has suffered two losses before November. Will Brooks sealed the victory for Tennessee by intercepting Alabama's quarterback Jalen Milroe in the final moments of the game. Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava delivered a standout performance as the Volunteers' passing game excelled. Notably, both Vanderbilt and Tennessee have beaten Alabama this season for the first time since 1984. Tennessee fans celebrated by lighting cigars and storming the field, continuing a tradition in the rivalry. The Volunteers improved to 6-1, while the Crimson Tide fell to 5-2.