Yahoo Sports says Tennessee's defense forced the turnover to start the game.
Yahoo Sports reported that Keelon Russell fumbled on Alabama's first drive against Tennessee, with Tennessee's defense forcing an early turnover.
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No. 14 Tennessee defeated No. 6 Alabama and improved to 6-1, Yahoo Sports reported. ESPN described the result as Tennessee's third straight home win over Alabama at Neyland Stadium.
The game began with Tennessee's defense forcing Keelon Russell to fumble on Alabama's opening drive, according to Yahoo Sports. By halftime, Russell had thrown for 40 yards and Alabama's offense had committed three turnovers, but Tennessee led by only two points, Yahoo Sports noted.
Tennessee carried a nine-point lead into the late third quarter before closing out the win. Afterward, Yahoo Sports showed Tennessee fans rushing the field to celebrate the program's third consecutive home victory over Alabama.
The loss was Alabama's second in a row, its first back-to-back defeats since 2007, according to Yahoo Sports.
@YahooSportsKEELON RUSSELL FUMBLES ON ALABAMA'S FIRST DRIVE 😬 Tennessee's defense forces a big turnover to start the game 🍊
@espnROCKY TOP IS ROCKING AND THE TIDE ARE STRUGGLING 😱 No. 14 Tennessee takes down No. 6 Alabama for the third straight time at Neyland Stadium 🔥
@CFBPlayoffOn the third Saturday in October, Tennessee takes home the win‼️@YahooSportsKEELON RUSSELL FUMBLES ON ALABAMA'S FIRST DRIVE 😬 Tennessee's defense forces a big turnover to start the game 🍊@espnROCKY TOP IS ROCKING AND THE TIDE ARE STRUGGLING 😱 No. 14 Tennessee takes down No. 6 Alabama for the third straight time at Neyland Stadium 🔥@CFBPlayoffOn the third Saturday in October, Tennessee takes home the win‼️@YahooSportsKEELON RUSSELL FUMBLES ON ALABAMA'S FIRST DRIVE 😬 Tennessee's defense forces a big turnover to start the game 🍊@espnROCKY TOP IS ROCKING AND THE TIDE ARE STRUGGLING 😱 No. 14 Tennessee takes down No. 6 Alabama for the third straight time at Neyland Stadium 🔥@CFBPlayoffOn the third Saturday in October, Tennessee takes home the win‼️@YahooSportsKEELON RUSSELL FUMBLES ON ALABAMA'S FIRST DRIVE 😬 Tennessee's defense forces a big turnover to start the game 🍊@espnROCKY TOP IS ROCKING AND THE TIDE ARE STRUGGLING 😱 No. 14 Tennessee takes down No. 6 Alabama for the third straight time at Neyland Stadium 🔥@CFBPlayoffOn the third Saturday in October, Tennessee takes home the win‼️—
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