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Tennessee football: 5 Alabama Crimson Tide to watch for vs. Vols

ByBilly Williford|
TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: Alabama Crimson Tide mascot Big Al waves a flag in the end zone during the first half of the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: Alabama Crimson Tide mascot Big Al waves a flag in the end zone during the first half of the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 01: Mack Wilson #30 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts in the first quarter of the Allstate Sugar Bowl against the Clemson Tigers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2018, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

No.3 – Mack Wilson, Inside linebacker

The junior linebacker is coming off his best game of the season with 11 tackles with one sack against the Missouri Tigers.

"Horns Down" will not be a Penalty in the SEC
"Horns Down" will not be a Penalty in the SEC

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    • It’s hard to stand out on an Alabama defense that typically ranks as one of the best in the nation, but that’s exactly what Wilson did in the 2018 National Championship Game against the Georgia Bulldogs.

    Wilson finished with 12 tackles, seven of them being solo. The Crimson Tide only gave up 23 points to the Bulldogs in overtime.

    Only two teams Arkansas (31) and Texas A&M (23)  have scored over 20 points on the Tide this season. And, they have held two SEC teams to 10 points or less this season.

    According to NCCA.org, the Crimson Tide have a top-15 defense by only giving up 315 yards to opposing offenses. Alabama has only given up an impressive 13 touchdowns on the year.

    Mack Wilson is a huge reason why. He is the signal caller and an essential asset to the success of the defense. Wilson is athletic and can make it to the edge to stop the Tennessee running backs.

    Tennessee did a great job mixing the run and pass against Auburn, and that is something they need to do to beat the Tide.

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