It was the signature play in a defensive effort that saw the Crimson Tide (7-0, 4-0) hold the Volunteers (2-5, 1-3) to 231 total yards. Alabama needed that kind of performance from its defense after losing Heisman Trophy candidate Tua Tagovailoa late in the second quarter with a high ankle sprain after a sack. Brian Robinson scored on a 9-yard run with 1:35 left in the first quarter to give Alabama a 14-7 advantage. Harris, who rushed for 105 yards on 21 carries, tallied on a second 1-yard run at the 9:02 mark of the second quarter for a 21-10 lead. Maurer was 5 of 7 for 62 yards with an interception before departing late in the first quarter with a possible concussion.

Source: National Post October 20, 2019 04:41 UTC