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Tennessee extends home win streak against Alabama

Tennessee extends home win streak against Alabama

KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 19: Tennessee Volunteers fans tear down the goal post after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 24-17 at Nissan Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images)

No. 10 Tennessee (6-1, 3-1 SEC) defeated No. 7 Alabama (5-2, 2-2 SEC), 24-17, on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season.

Alabama led 7-0 at halftime when Jalen Milroe completed a 5-yard touchdown to Ryan Williams early in the second quarter.

The Vols had three turnovers and missed two field goals in the first half.

Tennessee led 24-17 after kicker Max Gilbert converted a 41-yard field goal with 1 minute, 30 seconds left in the game.

Linebacker Will Brooks, a Birmingham, Alabama native, then sealed the contest when he recorded an interception for the Vols.

Dylan Sampson rushed for a career-high 139 yards on 26 attempts. He also scored touchdown runs from three and two yards.

Nico Iamaleava completed 14 of 27 pass attempts for 194 yards. He completed a 16-yard touchdown pass to Chris Brazzell II.

Bru McCoy recorded six receptions for 80 receiving yards.

Chris Brazzell II. Tennessee Volunteers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide on October 19, 2024 at Neyland Stadium. Photo by Dan Harralson, Band WireChris Brazzell II. Tennessee Volunteers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide on October 19, 2024 at Neyland Stadium. Photo by Dan Harralson, Band Wire

Chris Brazzell II. Tennessee Volunteers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide on October 19, 2024 at Neyland Stadium. Photo by Dan Harralson, Band Wire

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