We didn’t have a lot of energy like we usually do, and I think that’s due to playing eight games in a row.
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“We’re just taking it one game at a time”, said Josh Malone, who is tied for the team lead in receptions with 19.
Gutty Tennessee then unleashed an wonderful drive, covering 75 yards in four plays, with Jalen Hurd bursting around right and on a 12-yard touchdown that gave the Vols a 14-13 advantage with 5:49 remaining in the game.
“You’re asking two true freshmen to come in and play a top-ten opponent with juniors and seniors”, Jones said after the game.
Alabama has won the last 9 meetings between these 2 teams and it will be interesting to see how a young Volunteer squad responds after yet another disappointing defeat.
Barring a disappointing loss, Tennessee probably will be favored in its final five games of the season after surviving a rough stretch of four games against teams with a combined 13-6 conference record. Then he turned it over to Henry.
“If the offense would have kept the drive alive, he wouldn’t even have to kick it”, said Kerbyson. The Vols lost another late lead on Saturday, falling 19-14 to rival Alabama.
Against Arkansas, Tennessee allowed a bunch of points in the second quarter and went scoreless in the fourth, missing a short field goal along the way.
For all the stories, news and notes you need on the SEC follow OPSN End Zone Score’s Aaron Gehrig on Twitter. Alabama, led by quarterback Pat Trammell, went on to finish the 1961 season undefeated, which culminated in a Sugar Bowl victory over Arkansas. The Tide were inside the Tennessee 40 and driving, until Jake Coker was picked off by Brian Randolph.
Alabama drove 73 yards on 12 plays on its opening drive of the second half, but the Vols’ defense made a goal-line stand with Cameron Sutton batting way a potential two-yard touchdown pass on a quick slant.
With 14:06 left, Alabama took over and bled 6:58 off the clock and added another three when its drive stalled at the 11-yard line.
The fans in the stadium felt it before, namely on three failed field goals from the Vols.
“It hurts. It’s a loss”, Dobbs said. We can’t let this loss beat us twice. We’re just going to keep working and grinding. In the end, the big plays from the Bama wide receivers and quarterback were too much for the road team to overcome.
The fumble wasn’t the only missed opportunity the Volunteers will be lamenting after the game. He had two punts inside the 20 while helping flip the field for the Crimson Tide in a game that field position proved critical.
Alabama wore No. 28 stickers on their helmets honoring former teammate Altee Tenpenny, who died in a vehicle accident on Tuesday. Tennessee managed to rush for 132 yards against Alabama’s stout defense.
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Tennessee drove into Alabama territory on its first drive of the game, but a 43 yard field goal by Aaron Medley was no good.
