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Tennessee football: Five key Alabama players to watch for against Vols

By Caleb Calhoun

Sep 17, 2022; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) celebrates with linebacker Henry To'oTo'o (10) after scoring against the UL Monroe Warhawks during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2022; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) celebrates with linebacker Henry To'oTo'o (10) after scoring against the UL Monroe Warhawks during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 10, 2022; Austin, Texas, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) warms up before the game against the Texas Longhorns during the first half at at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2022; Austin, Texas, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) warms up before the game against the Texas Longhorns during the first half at at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports /

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Okay, so there is still the question as to whether or not Bryce Young will play. If he doesn’t Jalen Milroe takes this spot. However, all signs point to Tennessee football having to face Young on the year, and given the fact that his injury probably won’t cost him his mobility, the Vols are still going to have their hands full.

Before getting hurt against the Arkansas Razorbacks, last year’s Heisman winner had completed 90-of-134 passes (67.2 percent) for 1,202 yards (9 yards per attempt), 14 touchdowns and three interceptions. He also had 18 carries for 154 yards and three touchdowns.

The run game is an added element this year, but Young put that on display last year against the Vols, as UT’s linebackers struggled with containment in coverage. They have been better against mobile quarterbacks this year, but Young is the first true pocket passer who can run, so this will be the first real test of their improvement.

A benefit for the Vols is the fact that Alabama doesn’t have the same receivers it has had in years past, but given how bad their own secondary is, that may not matter. Young, if he’s able to go, will likely throw all over them, so their best chance is to get pressure.

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