The No. 7 Tennessee Volunteers (7-1) entered Saturday’s matchup against the Alabama Crimson Tide (7-3) in a good spot. The Vols were coming off a big road win against the No. 12 Missouri Tigers and were hosting the Tide at home.
But, as usual, Alabama ruined the party. A poor offensive night from the Vols eventually doomed the Big Orange en route to the first loss of the 2020 season.
A Tennessee turnover led to a Jaden Shackleford bucket and Alabama drew first blood with 18:56 to go in the first half.