No. 14 Tennessee (6-1, 3-1 SEC) defeated No. 7 Alabama (5-2, 3-2 SEC), 26-10, on Saturday in Week 7. The Vols won their third consecutive game against the Crimson Tide at Neyland Stadium.
Sixth-year head coach Josh Heupel recapped the Vols' win after the game.
"Just want to start by saying thanks to our fans," Heupel said. "I knew it would be, but elite atmosphere. Part of the game for four quarters. Phenomenal atmosphere. Great win. Defense, suffocating. Elite performance. Really proud of those guys. They handled adversity, sudden change extremely well. Great performance by them
"As a team, found a way to win against a good football team. Really proud of our guys, so enjoy this one tonight and then start getting better tomorrow."
Heupel is 3-3 versus Alabama as Tennessee's head coach. He is 3-0 in games against the Crimson Tide at Neyland Stadium.
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