Alabama vs. Tennessee score, highlights: Crimson Tide win after ...

For much of the first half of the Third Saturday in October rivalry, it looked as if No. 15 Tennessee would score its second consecutive victory over Nick Saban and No. 8 Alabama.

The Vols jumped out to 13-0 lead in short order to start the game, then turned a Jalen Milroe end zone interception into a Joe Milton touchdown before the half to take a 20-7 halftime lead. It took all of two plays into the second half for Alabama to score, however; and the Crimson Tide didn't take its foot off the gas, holding the Vols scoreless and scoring 27 points of its own to capture the 34-20 win.

Jalen Milroe threw for 220 yards and two touchdowns with one interception while Jase McLellan rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown.

The Alabama defense stopped Tennessee on three attempted fourth-down conversions, including one late in the game that would have made it a one-score game. The Crimson Tide only forced one turnover, but it was a scoop-and-score in the fourth quarter that put the Tide up by two scores.

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Here's a look at the scores, updates and highlights from Alabama's win:

Alabama vs. Tennessee score

Teams	1Q	2Q	3Q	4Q	Final
Alabama	0	7	17	10	34
Tennessee	13	7	0	0	20

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Alabama vs. Tennessee live updates, highlights Final: Alabama 34, Tennessee 20 Fourth quarter: Alabama 34, Tennessee 20

8:15 p.m.: And that'll do it. Milton's final pass is completed but the clock runs out on a 34-20 Alabama win.

6:04 p.m.: Milton is sacked to force third-and-19, but he finds Wright who gets the first down. Ten seconds remain in the game.

5:56 p.m.: Milton's pass is incomplete. Alabama ball.

5:55 p.m.: Tennessee commits two pre-snap penalties to push their fourth down to fourth-and-10.

5:53 p.m.: Milton rushes for a first down. Tennessee is in the red zone.

5:47 p.m.: Alabama will punt.

5:45 p.m.: Alabama is considering going for it on fourth-and-one deep in their own territory. Omari Thomas is down on the field injured for Tennessee.

5:39 p.m.: Tennessee goes three-and-out and will punt. They pin Alabama at the 1-yard line.

Touchdown, Alabama! Alabama 34, Tennessee 20

5:34 p.m.: Alabama forces a fumble and Campbell gets the scoop and score.

5:30 p.m.: Will Reichard hits the field goal. Alabama 27, Tennessee 20

5:26 p.m.: Milroe's pass on third down is incomplete but a defensive holding call gives Alabama a first down.

5:24 p.m.: McLellan converts for another first down with an 11-yard run.

5:20 p.m.: McLellan converts on third-and-2.

Third quarter: Alabama 24, Tennessee 20

5:14 p.m.: Warren picks up 15 yards on third-and-17, but it's not enough and Tennessee will punt.

5:10 p.m.: Per CBS, Terrion Arnold is out for the rest of the game with an upper-body injury.

Touchdown, Alabama! Alabama 24, Tennessee 20

5:07 p.m.: Jase McClellan with the six-yard outside run for the touchdown.

5:06 p.m.: Milroe with a run to get Alabama inside the 10. First-and-goal Alabama.

5:05 p.m.: Burton with a huge catch in traffic to get Alabama into the red zone.

5:01 p.m.: Tennessee goes for it on fourth-and-1 but is stuffed. Alabama ball near midfield.

4:58 p.m.: Milton rushes for a first down.

4:54 p.m.: Alabama makes the field goal to pull within 3.

4:51 p.m.: Milroe finds Jaren Hamilton for the first down.

4:48 p.m.: Milroe completes to CJ Dippre for the first down.

4:47 p.m.: Alabama forces a Tennessee three-and-out.

Touchdown, Alabama! Tennessee 20, Alabama 14

4:41 p.m.: Two plays, one touchdown after Milroe finds bomb for a 46-yard TD.

Halftime: Tennessee 20, Alabama 7 Second quarter: Tennessee 20, Alabama 7

4:17 p.m.: Milroe is sacked. Alabama will get the ball after halftime.

4:16 p.m.: Alabama has one second left on the clock for a Hail Mary attempt.

4:15 p.m.: Jaeden Roberts is being helped off the field with an apparent leg injury.

Touchdown, Tennessee! Tennessee 20, Alabama 7

4:11 p.m.: Milton finds McCallan Castles for the touchdown.

4:07 p.m.: First down Tennessee.

4:05 p.m.: Tennessee thought they converted on third-and-short but it was called short. The play is under review.

4:01 p.m.: Milton finds White for a first down.

3:58 p.m.: Milroe's pass ricochets off the receiver in the end zone and it's picked off. Tennessee ball at the 20-yard line.

3:56 p.m.: Delay of game on Tennessee after a defender claps, first down Alabama.

3:53 p.m.: Milton was short on third down, and Tennessee is stuffed on fourth down. Alabama ball.

3:51 p.m.: Milton converts the first down on a run. That play is under review.

Touchdown, Alabama! Tennessee 13, Alabama 7

3:46 p.m.: Milroe finds Burton for the touchdown.

3:41 p.m.: Milroe finds Bond for another first down.

3:40 p.m.: Alabama converts on third down, Milroe picks up 22 yards.

3:34 p.m.: Alabama tackled Tennessee for a loss on third down to force a punt.

3:29 p.m.: Milroe is sacked on third down to get Alabama out of field goal range. The Crimson Tide will punt.

3:27 p.m.: Kendrick Law breaks off a big run after a catch to get Alabama into Tennessee territory.

First quarter: Tennessee 13, Alabama 0

3:23 p.m.: Alabama picks up seven yards on a run to end the first quarter.

3:20 p.m.: Tennessee makes the field goal. Tennessee 13, Alabama 0

3:20 p.m.: Milton's pass to Jacob Warren is high. Tennessee will attempt a field goal.

3:18 p.m.: Milton finds White for a first down. Tennessee has first-and-goal.

3:17 p.m.: Milroe fumbles, Tennessee ball.

3:13 p.m.: Tennessee makes the 24-yard field goal. Tennessee 10, Alabama 0.

3:13 p.m.: Milton's pass on third down is incomplete. Tennessee will attempt a field goal.

3:11 p.m.: Samson runs right up the middle for a first down. First-and-goal Tennessee.

3:08 p.m.: Holding on Tennessee, first-and-20.

3:06 p.m.: Milton finds Ramel Keyton for a first down.

3:04 p.m.: Milroe's pass is incomplete on third down. Alabama will punt (probably. Tennessee is looking for a fake.) Alabama punted.

3:02 p.m.: Jalen Milroe finds Malik Benson for a 17-yard gain. First down Alabama.

2:59 p.m.: Tennessee goes three-and-out and will punt.

2:54 p.m.: Alabama is stuffed on third-and-3. The Crimson Tide will punt.

Touchdown, Tennessee! Tennessee 7, Alabama 0

2:49 p.m.: Ruling on the field stands, touchdown Tennessee.

2:48 p.m.: Squirrel White with what looks like a beautiful catch for a Tennessee touchdown. That play is under review.

2:44 p.m.: Tim Keenan is down hurt on the field.

2:40 p.m.: Alabama kicks off to Tennessee.

2:17 p.m.: Malachi Moore is in full uniform for warmups.

1:40 p.m.: Just under an hour before this game kicks off from Tuscaloosa.

What channel is Alabama vs. Tennessee on today?

Alabama vs. Tennessee will air nationally on CBS from Bryant-Denny Stadium. Streaming options for the game include Paramount+ and Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.

Alabama vs. Tennessee start time

• Date: Saturday, Oct. 21
• Time: 2:30 p.m. CT

The Crimson Tide's game vs. Tennessee is scheduled to kick off at 2:30 p.m. CT.

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Alabama vs. Tennessee betting odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Thursday, Oct. 19.

• Spread: Alabama (-8.5)
• Over/under: 48.5 points
• Moneyline: Alabama (-350) | Tennessee (+260)

Alabama football schedule 2023

Date	Opponent
Saturday, Sept. 2	Alabama 56, MTSU 7
Saturday, Sept. 9	No. 10 Texas 34, Alabama 24
Saturday, Sept. 16	Alabama 17, South Florida 3
Saturday, Sept. 23	Alabama 24, No. 16 Ole Miss 10*
Saturday, Sept. 30	Alabama 40, Mississippi State 17*
Saturday, Oct. 7	Alabama 26, Texas A&M 20*
Saturday, Oct. 14	Alabama 24, Arkansas 21*
Saturday, Oct. 21	vs. No. 15 Tennessee*
Saturday, Oct. 28	BYE
Saturday, Nov. 4	vs. No. 19 LSU*
Saturday, Nov. 11	at Kentucky*
Saturday, Nov. 18	vs. Chattanooga
Saturday, Nov. 25	at Auburn*
Saturday, Dec. 2	SEC championship game (Atlanta)

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Tennessee football schedule 2023

Date	Opponent
Saturday, Sept. 2	Tennessee 49, Virginia 13
Saturday, Sept. 9	Tennessee 30, Austin Peay 13
Saturday, Sept. 16	Florida 29, Tennessee 16*
Saturday, Sept. 23	Tennessee 45, UTSA 14
Saturday, Sept. 30	Tennessee 41, South Carolina 20
Saturday, Oct. 7	BYE
Saturday, Oct. 14	Tennessee 20, Texas A&M 13*
Saturday, Oct. 21	at No. 8 Alabama*
Saturday, Oct. 28	at Kentucky*
Saturday, Nov. 4	vs. UConn
Saturday, Nov. 11	at No. 20 Missouri*
Saturday, Nov. 18	vs. No. 1 Georgia*
Saturday, Nov. 25	vs. Vanderbilt
Saturday, Dec. 2	SEC championship game (Atlanta)

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