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Tennessee football has played Alabama 10 other times with both teams in top 10

By Caleb Calhoun

Oct 23, 1999; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Tennessee Volunteers running back Jamal Lewis (31) leaping into the end zone against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 1999; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Tennessee Volunteers running back Jamal Lewis (31) leaping into the end zone against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 21, 1967; Birmingham, AL, USA FILE PHOTO; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Bubba Wyche (18) against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Legion Field. Tennessee defeated Alabama 24-13. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 21, 1967; Birmingham, AL, USA FILE PHOTO; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Bubba Wyche (18) against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Legion Field. Tennessee defeated Alabama 24-13. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

839. 24. 829. Final. 13

Oct. 21, 1967

Welcome to the peak of the Doug Dickey Bill Battle years. It was perfect timing for Tennessee football, as the Vols were arriving with their T-formation that Dickey installed in 1964 thanks to their veteran leadership. Alabama, meanwhile, was falling a bit behind the times under Bear Bryant, as he hadn’t rolled out the wishbone yet.

After a top 10 finish in 1965 and a Gator Bowl win in 1966, the Vols opened 1967 with with a close 20-16 loss to the UCLA Bruins on the road. However, they then beat Auburn and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, which got them to 2-1 and ranked No. 7 nationally.

Alabama, meanwhile, was coming off an 11-0 campaign. They tied Florida State to open the season but then the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, Ole Miss Rebels and Vanderbilt Commodores to get to No. 6 nationally. Playing this game at home and having not lost to the Vols since 1960, they were the favorites.

Well, Albert Dorsey had other goals in mind. In one of the greatest defensive performances in school history, Dorsey came away with three interceptions. He ran one back for a touchdown, helping UT secure a 24-13 win. This propelled the Vols to a 9-1 regular season, an SEC Championship and a retroactive national championship.

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