Total Yards
Alabama574
Tennessee347
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2021)
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Tennessee at Alabama
Oct 23, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 8
Away
Tennessee
SEC
Final Score
24 - 52
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Passing Yards
Alabama371
Tennessee282
Rushing Yards
Alabama203
Tennessee65
Turnovers
Alabama1
Tennessee1
Game Conditions
Temperature68°F
Wind4 mph E
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Alabama40:26
Tennessee19:34
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Alabama pulls away from Tennessee 52-24
Alabama defeated Tennessee 52-24 in Week 8 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 574-347 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.
Alabama set the terms early in a game that finished 52-24. Brian Robinson Jr. run for 8 yds for a TD, (Will Reichard KICK) came with {'seconds': 5, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Alabama the first major swing.
Alabama's box score carried the story: 574 total yards, 203 rushing yards, and 371 passing yards. Tennessee finished with 347 total yards, including 65 on the ground and 282 through the air.
Alabama converted 15-20 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Alabama led 21-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Will Reichard 45 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Brian Robinson Jr. run for 8 yds for a TD, (Will Reichard KICK) (Alabama led 7-0 over Tennessee).
Passing Touchdown
Hendon Hooker pass complete to JaVonta Payton for 57 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (Tennessee led 14-7 over Alabama).
Passing Touchdown
Hendon Hooker pass complete to Velus Jones Jr. for 8 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (Tennessee led 7-7 over Alabama).
Passing Touchdown
Bryce Young pass complete to John Metchie III for 6 yds for a TD, (Will Reichard KICK) (Alabama led 21-14 over Tennessee).
Rushing Touchdown
Bryce Young run for 5 yds for a TD, (Will Reichard KICK) (Alabama led 14-14 over Tennessee).
Field Goal Good
Chase McGrath 32 yd FG GOOD (Tennessee led 17-21 over Alabama).
Stat Callouts
Final score
52-24
Alabama defeated Tennessee.
Total yards
574-347
Alabama held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
203
Alabama averaged 4.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
371
Alabama averaged 8.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
15-20
Alabama's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-13
Tennessee's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Alabama | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 574 | 347 |
| Passing Yards | 371 | 282 |
| Rushing Yards | 203 | 65 |
| First Downs | 33 | 10 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 15-20 | 2-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-30 | 12-98 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 31-43 | 19-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 49 | 27 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 5 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 40:26 | 19:34 |