Overview
- Alabama fell 26-10 to Tennessee on Saturday after managing just 201 total yards, 54 rushing yards, four turnovers and no second-half scoring.
- Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb publicly said responsibility starts with him, called two straight second-half failures "pathetic," and strongly defended quarterback Keelon Russell.
- Head coach Kalen DeBoer defended Grubb as a play-caller and said execution, not scheme alone, is the primary issue the staff must fix.
- The offensive line, missing center Racin Delgatty, allowed five sacks while Tennessee controlled the game on the ground with DeSean Bishop rushing for 159 yards and two touchdowns.
- ESPN FPI sharply lowered Alabama’s playoff and championship odds and the program now faces urgent pressure to correct protection, the run game and turnovers before Saturday’s home matchup with Texas A&M.