Tennessee football: Photo gallery from Vols' 52-24 loss at Alabama

It was entertaining for three quarters. Anybody who saw Tennessee football lost to the Alabama Crimson Tide Saturday night knows that the Vols kept it interesting for a while. Sure, the Tide won 52-24, but it was 31-24 with less then 10 minutes to go in the fourth quarter.

Nick Saban’s team went on a tear after that, reminding everybody who the superior team was. Alabama stopped making so many mistakes, and all the issues plaguing Rocky Top were magnified. Josh Heupel just doesn’t have the team to be able to compete with Alabama right now given everything the Vols are dealing with.

Still, the fight and the process was worth watching for everybody following the game. As a result, it’s worth looking back on some of the standout moments throughout the night in Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Let’s do that here. This is a photo gallery from Tennessee football’s 15th straight loss to Alabama and 16th straight loss to Nick Saban.

Oct 23, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Roydell Williams (23) carries the ball against Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Alontae Taylor (2) during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 23, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) carries the ball in for a touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 23, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Tiyon Evans (8) carries the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 23, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) throws a pass against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 23, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver JaVonta Payton (3) catches a pass and carries it in for a touchdown as Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Jordan Battle (9) tries to tackle him during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 23, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver John Metchie III (8) carries the ball as he tries to get past Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Jeremy Banks (33) during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 23, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) carries the ball in for a touchdown during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 23, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver John Metchie III (8) is pushed out of bounds by Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Brandon Turnage (29) during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 23, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) scrambles away from pressure from Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Alontae Taylor (2) during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 23, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 23, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver JaVonta Payton (3) is tackled by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Malachi Moore (13) during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports /

Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) scores a touchdown during a football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.Kns Tennessee Alabama Football Bp /

Tennessee linebacker Jeremy Banks (33) and Tennessee linebacker William Mohan (18) tackle Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) during a football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.Kns Tennessee Alabama Football Bp /

Tennessee wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. (1) celebrates a touchdown during a football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.Kns Tennessee Alabama Football Bp /

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) during a football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.Kns Tennessee Alabama Football Bp /

Tennessee defensive back Theo Jackson (26) tackles Alabama tight end Jahleel Billingsley (19) during a football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.Kns Tennessee Alabama Football Bp /

Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.Kns Tennessee Alabama Football Bp /

Smokey before a football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.Kns Tennessee Alabama Football Bp /

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) calls for the snap during a football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.Kns Tennessee Alabama Football Bp /

Tennessee Football Coach Josh Heupel during a football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.Kns Tennessee Alabama Football Bp /

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) during a football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.Kns Tennessee Alabama Football Bp /

Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) is brought down by Tennessee defensive back Kamal Hadden (13) during a football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.Kns Tennessee Alabama Football Bp /

Tennessee running back Tiyon Evans (8) and Tennessee tight end Jacob Warren (87) celebrate a touchdown by Tennessee wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. (1) during a football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.Kns Tennessee Alabama Football Bp /

Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) during a football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.Kns Tennessee Alabama Football Bp /

Tennessee wide receiver JaVonta Payton (3) runs in for a touchdown during a football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.Kns Tennessee Alabama Football Bp /

Tennessee defensive back Alontae Taylor (1) tackles Alabama running back Roydell Williams (23) during a football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.Kns Tennessee Alabama Football Bp /

Tennessee linebacker Aaron Beasley (24) tackles Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) during a football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.Kns Tennessee Alabama Football Bp /

Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) catches a ball over Alabama defensive back Daniel Wright (3) during a football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.Kns Tennessee Alabama Football Bp /

Tennessee wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. (1) makes a catch in the end zone during a football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.Kns Tennessee Alabama Football Bp /

Tennessee wide receiver JaVonta Payton (3) fends off a tackle attempt by Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) during a football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.Kns Tennessee Alabama Football Bp /

Tennessee linebacker Jeremy Banks (33) and Tennessee defensive back Kenneth George Jr. (5) react after recovering a fumbled ball by Alabama during a football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.Kns Tennessee Alabama Football Bp /

Tennessee defensive back Kamal Hadden (13) during a football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.Kns Tennessee Alabama Football Bp /

Tennessee fans react after Alabama’s first touchdown of the game during a football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.Kns Tennessee Alabama Football Bp /

Tennessee running back Jabari Small (2) is chased down by the Alabama defense during a football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.Kns Tennessee Alabama Football Bp /

Oct 23, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Henry To’oTo’o (10) tackles Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) during the second half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 23, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) catches a pass against Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) during the second half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 23, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Traeshon Holden (11) carries the ball against Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Doneiko Slaughter (0) during the second half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 23, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel talks with officials about a call during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 23, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Jalyn Armour-Davis (5) carries the ball after an interception against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 23, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) rolls out to pass against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 23, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) carries the ball in for a touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 23, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) celebrates after a touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports /

Although the blowout in the fourth quarter was discouraging, the flow of the game was encouraging for Vol fans. They now get a much-needed bye week with a 4-4 record and a chance to pull of a huge upset over the Kentucky Wildcats when they resume play in November.

Remember, this is an Alabama team that is one of the two most talented teams in the nation and has completely refocused after its upset loss to the Texas A&M Aggies two weeks ago. It would have taken a miracle for the Vols to pull off the upset in this one.

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Putting up a fight was all Tennessee football fans could ask for. Of course, Alabama still covered, and that’s not a good selling point, but it doesn’t tell the story of what happened throughout the game. UT put on a show and demonstrated its resolve. It just needs more depth and experience.

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Tennessee football: Photo gallery from Vols’ 52-24 loss at Alabama

By Caleb Calhoun | Oct 23, 2021