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How Far Did Alabama Rise in Coaches, AP Poll Top 25 Rankings After Tennessee Win?

Zabien Brown’s 99-yard interception return gave Alabama a 16-point halftime lead, helping secure their 37-20 win and causing Tennessee to drop six spots in the coaches poll.

  • On Oct. 18, 2025, the Alabama Crimson Tide football team beat the Tennessee Volunteers 37-20 at Bryant-Denny Stadium, avenging last year's loss.
  • On the last play before halftime, Zabien Brown intercepted Joey Aguilar and returned it 99 yards, turning a potential 16-14 half into a 23-7 Alabama lead.
  • Ty Simpson completed 19-of-29 passes for 253 yards and two touchdowns, and Alabama opened with a 91-yard scoring drive before adding 16 unanswered points.
  • On Sunday, when the latest coaches poll top 25 rankings were released, the US LBM Coaches Poll rewarded Alabama's win while Tennessee tumbled six places.
  • Alabama will travel to South Carolina at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 on ABC, and coach Kalen DeBoer said `Our guys have got an edge to them still` as the team prepares.
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