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Stephen’s Report: Alabama has to limit Tennessee’s biggest X-factor

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Alabama’s defense has an opportunity to show marquee improvement this weekend.

In this edition of Stephen’s Report, I spoke to outside linebackers’ coach Christian Robinson in Wednesday’s media availability for assistant coaches.

RELATED: Jalen Milroe details defensive challenge Tennessee presents Alabama

He outlined the biggest playmaker for Tennessee in the “Third Saturday of October” rivalry game. Dylan Sampson, a junior, is an absolute stud at running back for the Volunteers. He is averaging nearly six yards per carry (5.92) and 116.5 yards per game.

Sampson has 699 yards rushing and 15 touchdowns through five matchups.