Tennessee football battled for four quarters against Alabama but ultimately fell short 37-20 on a night that personifies dropped passes and untimely penalties.
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) October 19, 2025
While it was a 17-point loss, it was much closer than 17 points throughout three and a half quarters. Alabama was able to execute better than Tennessee and eventually pulled away after leading most of the game by 10 points or less.
The Vols seemed to be close to breaking through and taking control of the game, but drops, missed assignments, and penalties cost the Vols an opportunity to upset Alabama on the road.