No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide 37, No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers 20 – Game Highlights (Oct. 18, 2025) In the latest edition of the Third Saturday in October, No. 6 Alabama delivered a statement win, defeating No. 11 Tennessee 37–20 in Tuscaloosa for its sixth straight victory and fourth consecutive win over a ranked opponent. The defining moment came right before halftime, when Zabien Brown intercepted a pass at the 1-yard line and returned it 99 yards for a touchdown, flipping momentum and giving the Crimson Tide a 23-7 lead heading into the break. From there, Alabama’s defense clamped down, holding one of the nation’s top offenses well below its season average. Ty Simpson was efficient and composed, completing 19 of 29 passes for 253 yards and two touchdowns, leading two drives of 90+ yards. Daniel Hill’s 4-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter sealed the win — and lit up Bryant-Denny Stadium in cigar smoke tradition. Tennessee (5-2, 2-2 SEC) got 268 passing yards from Joey Aguilar ...