Tennessee fans have seen 15 years of frustration end at Neyland Stadium.
The Volunteers ended the streak with a 52-49 victory over the Crimson Tide.
Alabama doomed itself with undisciplined mistakes in a rivalry game. Nick Saban saw his team commit 17 penalties for a loss of 130 yards, which was the most penalties the Tide allowed in school history. Alabama’s secondary gave up a lot of big plays to Tennessee as Hendon Hooker tossed five touchdown passes to wide receiver Jalin Hyatt. The Tide had 15 penalties against Texas, but it found a way to win the game. Tennessee capitalized on the Crimson Tide’s mistakes and created instant offense.
Alabama has to become better with discipline moving forward. The Tide will face Mississippi State next.
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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
