Alabama football has faced a tough October with back-to-back losses in the Volunteer State. After a surprising defeat against Vanderbilt in Nashville on October 5, the Crimson Tide followed it up with another loss, this time to No. 11 Tennessee in Knoxville on Saturday. The Volunteers emerged victorious with a 24-17 win.
This marks a significant low point for Alabama, as it’s the first time since 1984 that they have lost to both Tennessee and Vanderbilt in the same season, according to records of the matchups between the schools. Alabama’s loss to Vanderbilt was particularly notable, as it had been 40 years since Vanderbilt last defeated the Crimson Tide. Tennessee, on the other hand, has had limited success against Alabama in recent years, winning only twice since 2006, including last season’s upset in Knoxville.
Alabama has historically performed well in trips to Tennessee, but this October proved challenging, leaving the team with a rare 0-2 record in the state.
