Tennessee holds 19‑10 lead over Alabama in third quarter
In the annual Third Saturday in October rivalry, Tennessee led Alabama 19‑10 midway through the third quarter at Neyland Stadium, with both teams entering the game 5‑1.
Key points
- Tennessee led 19‑10 in the third quarter at Neyland Stadium.
- Halftime score was Tennessee 12, Alabama 10.
- Alabama lost running back EJ Crowell and cornerback Zabien Brown to injuries; one captain also exited.
- Both teams entered the game with 5‑1 records; Tennessee on a two‑game win streak, Alabama after a 20‑17 loss to Georgia.
- Tennessee’s DeSean Bishop had 678 rushing yards and eight touchdowns; Alabama’s Keelon Russell had 1,599 passing yards and 12 touchdowns in the previous game.
Tennessee Volunteers Hold 19-10 Lead Over Alabama Crimson Tide in Third Quarter
The Alabama Crimson Tide (5-1) face the Tennessee Volunteers (5-1) at Neyland Stadium on Saturday afternoon in the annual "Third Saturday in October" rivalry game.
Midway through the third quarter, Tennessee leads Alabama 19-10.
At halftime, the Volunteers were ahead 12-10.
Alabama running back EJ Crowell and cornerback Zabien Brown exited the game with apparent injuries.
The Crimson Tide also lost one of its three captains during the first half.
Alabama entered the contest after a 20-17 loss to Georgia, while Tennessee arrived on a two‑game winning streak following a 24-17 victory at Arkansas.
Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop has accumulated 678 rushing yards and eight touchdowns this season, and Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell has thrown for 1,599 yards and 12 touchdowns, completing 53.3 percent of his passes for 185 yards and a touchdown in the previous game.
Your questions, answered
What was the score when Tennessee took the lead in the third quarter?
Tennessee led Alabama 19‑10 midway through the third quarter.
Which Alabama players left the game with injuries?
Running back EJ Crowell and cornerback Zabien Brown exited the game with apparent injuries.
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