Tennessee hung with Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Saturday night, which isn’t really something anyone thought was possible. The Vols played inspired football, showing life defensively even before Tua Tagovailoa was hurt. Brian Maurer started the game for Tennessee, leading drive following an interception for Tua.
Maurer exited the game shortly after with another concussion, but the Tennessee offense was still able to do enough to stay alive. Jarrett Guarantano struggled, but Tim Jordan and the offensive line were working well together.
The defense shut down Mac Jones for the most part, keeping the game within reach for most of the night.