DeSean Bishop (No. 18) of the Tennessee Volunteers rushes against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half at Neyland Stadium on Oct. 17, 2026 in Knoxville.
George MacIntyre, quarterback of the Tennessee Volunteers, celebrates after UT defeats the Alabama Crimson Tide at Neyland Stadium on Oct. 17, 2026, in Knoxville.
Dejuan Lane (No. 10) of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrates after recovering the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half at Neyland Stadium on Oct. 17, 2026, in Knoxville.
DeSean Bishop (No. 18) of the Tennessee Volunteers rushes against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half at Neyland Stadium on Oct. 17, 2026 in Knoxville.
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Dejuan Lane (No. 10) of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrates after recovering the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half at Neyland Stadium on Oct. 17, 2026, in Knoxville.
The Tennessee Volunteers made a statement with a dominant 26-10 victory against Alabama at Neyland Stadium this past Saturday.
And that declaration is clear: the Big Orange belong in the College Football Playoff conversation.
George MacIntyre, quarterback of the Tennessee Volunteers, celebrates after UT defeats the Alabama Crimson Tide at Neyland Stadium on Oct. 17, 2026, in Knoxville.
