How every Alabama football coach since Bear Bryant fared in first Tennessee game

Oct 20, 2018; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers and Alabama Crimson Tide meet in a game at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bryan Lynn-USA TODAY Sports

First-year Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer lost his first ‘Third Saturday in October’ rivalry game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, 24-17.

The loss dropped Alabama to 5-2 overall and 2-2 in SEC play, casting serious doubt on the Crimson Tide’s once-promising hopes of reaching the 12-team College Football Playoff at season’s end.

Tennessee was far from perfect but outgained Alabama by 105 yards and improved to 6-1, enjoying a victory cigar for the second time in the last three meetings against the Tide.

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DeBoer is far from the only Alabama coach to lose his first head-to-head matchup against the Vols, though. From Nick Saban back to Bear Bryant, here’s a look at how past Alabama coaches fared in their first meeting with Tennessee, as well as their all-time records against the Vols and biggest margins of victory.

Nick Saban (2007-2023)

Oct 23, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban looks on during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports

First Meeting: Alabama 41, Tennessee 17 (Oct. 20, 2007, Bryant-Denny Stadium)

Overall Record vs. Tennessee: 16-1

Largest Margin of Victory: Alabama 49, Tennessee 10 (Oct. 15. 2016, Neyland Stadium)

Mike Shula (2003-2006)

Oct 23, 2004; Knoxville, TN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide’s Head Coach Mike Shula makes a point during the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. The Volunteers won 17-13. Mandatory Credit: Photo BY Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2004 Dale Zanine

First Meeting: Tennessee 51, Alabama 43, 3OT (Oct. 25,…

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Publish date : 2024-10-20 14:48:00

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