Total Yards
Alabama604
Tennessee108
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2017)
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Tennessee at Alabama
Oct 21, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 8
Away
Tennessee
SEC
Final Score
7 - 45
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Passing Yards
Alabama332
Tennessee44
Rushing Yards
Alabama272
Tennessee64
Turnovers
Alabama2
Tennessee1
Game Conditions
Temperature80°F
Wind10 mph SE
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Alabama34:51
Tennessee25:09
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Alabama routs Tennessee 45-7
Alabama defeated Tennessee 45-7 in Week 8 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 604-108 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Alabama set the terms early in a game that finished 45-7. Bo Scarbrough run for 1 yd for a TD, (Andy Pappanastos KICK) came with {'seconds': 21, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Alabama the first major swing.
Alabama's box score carried the story: 604 total yards, 272 rushing yards, and 332 passing yards. Tennessee finished with 108 total yards, including 64 on the ground and 44 through the air.
Alabama converted 7-13 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Alabama led 21-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Tua Tagovailoa pass intercepted for a TD Daniel Bituli return for 97 yds for a TD, (Brent Cimaglia KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Bo Scarbrough run for 1 yd for a TD, (Andy Pappanastos KICK) (Alabama led 7-0 over Tennessee).
Rushing Touchdown
Bo Scarbrough run for 1 yd for a TD, (Andy Pappanastos KICK) (Alabama led 14-0 over Tennessee).
Rushing Touchdown
Damien Harris run for 11 yds for a TD, (Andy Pappanastos KICK) (Alabama led 21-0 over Tennessee).
Passing Touchdown
Jalen Hurts pass complete to Irv Smith Jr. for 14 yds for a TD, (Andy Pappanastos KICK) (Alabama led 28-0 over Tennessee).
Interception Return Touchdown
Tua Tagovailoa pass intercepted for a TD Daniel Bituli return for 97 yds for a TD, (Brent Cimaglia KICK) (Alabama led 28-7 over Tennessee).
Field Goal Good
Andy Pappanastos 25 yd FG GOOD (Alabama led 31-7 over Tennessee).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-7
Alabama defeated Tennessee.
Total yards
604-108
Alabama held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
272
Alabama averaged 5.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
332
Alabama averaged 10.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-13
Alabama's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
1-12
Tennessee's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Alabama | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 604 | 108 |
| Passing Yards | 332 | 44 |
| Rushing Yards | 272 | 64 |
| First Downs | 35 | 7 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-13 | 1-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-56 | 9-81 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-33 | 9-16 |
| Rushing Attempts | 53 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 34:51 | 25:09 |