Alabama-Tennessee Score: Week 8 Game Recap

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Post on Oct 20, 2024

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The Tide Rolls On: Alabama Dominates Tennessee in Week 8

It was a clash of titans in the SEC, but the Alabama Crimson Tide proved they were still the kings of the mountain in a 52-24 blowout of the Tennessee Volunteers. This was a game that had everyone hyped, especially after Tennessee's surprising start to the season. But Alabama, well, they just had too much firepower.

The game started with a bang, literally. Alabama scored on their opening drive, a touchdown run from Jahmyr Gibbs. But Tennessee came right back with a touchdown of their own, a 75-yard bomb from Hendon Hooker to Bru McCoy. This set the tone for a wild first half, with both teams trading scores.

However, Alabama's defense eventually found its groove and started to shut down the Tennessee offense. The Volunteers, who had averaged over 40 points per game coming into this matchup, were held to just 17 points in the second half. On the other side, Alabama's offense just kept on rolling, piling up points in a hurry.

The biggest difference in this game? Alabama's quarterback, Jalen Milroe. The young signal-caller had a fantastic game, throwing for 194 yards and 3 touchdowns, and also adding another 106 yards on the ground. He was simply electric.

Tennessee, despite the loss, showed they're a legit contender in the SEC. But they're going to need to be more consistent, especially on defense, if they want to compete with the big boys like Alabama.

This game was a reminder that Alabama is still the team to beat in the SEC. They're loaded on both sides of the ball, and they're playing with a swagger that's hard to match. So unless something drastically changes, the Crimson Tide are going to be the team to beat for the foreseeable future.

In the end, this game was a classic case of the haves versus the have-nots. Alabama had too much talent, too much experience, and too much fire power for Tennessee. But hey, maybe the Vols will get their revenge next year, right?