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Alabama stock report: 3 players trending up after loss vs. Tennessee
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On Saturday afternoon, the Alabama Crimson Tide suffered a shocking result at Tennessee, a 26-10 loss that might have a case to be made as one of the worst overall performances we have seen in recent years.
The Crimson Tide simply struggled to get anything going offensively during the loss, and were eventually outgained by Tennessee in total yardage, 347-201. Alabama also had four offensive turnovers, and were held to only 3-of-16 on third and fourth downs.
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Despite all the struggles, were there any positives to take away for the Crimson Tide though?
Here is this week's Alabama football stock report, which takes a look at three players who are now trending up after their performance in Saturday's loss to Tennessee, as well as what that included.
Yhonzae Pierre, Outside Linebacker
Pierre had one of his most impressive performances of the season Saturday from a statistics perspective where he finished with six total tackles, two of which were solo. The senior also had one sack, one TFL, and a pass defense, with this game marking the second consecutive game that Pierre has at-least one sack.
Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Keelon Russell (12) looks to pass against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
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Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Jeremiah Telander (22) sacks Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Keelon Russell (12) during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
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Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Keelon Russell (12) passes against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
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Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Keelon Russell (12) runs for a touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
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Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Keelon Russell (12) dives to score a touchdown against Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Qua Moss (6) during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
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Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Daniel Hill (4) runs against Tennessee Volunteers defensive back TJ Metcalf (1) during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
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Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Daniel Hill (4) runs against Tennessee Volunteers defensive back TJ Metcalf (1) during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
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Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Dijon Lee Jr. (5) tackles Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Radarious Jackson (3) during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
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Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Keelon Russell (12) runs against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
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Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Javin Gordon (6) runs against Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Zabien Brown (2) and linebacker Luke Metz (4) during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
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Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Keon Sabb (3) tackles Tennessee Volunteers running back DeSean Bishop (18) during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
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Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Mike Matthews (4) runs against Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Dijon Lee Jr. (5) during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
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Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Jeremiah Telander (22) sacks Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Keelon Russell (12) during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
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Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back DeSean Bishop (18) runs against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
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Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Jah-Marien Latham (20) and defensive back Dijon Lee Jr. (5) tackle Tennessee Volunteers running back DeSean Bishop (18) during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
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Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Daune Morris (17) runs against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
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Where Alabama sits in ESPN FPI rankings following loss vs. Tennessee
Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Keelon Russell (12) looks to pass against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
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Where Alabama sits in ESPN FPI rankings following loss vs. Tennessee
Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Keelon Russell (12) looks to pass against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
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Alabama football vs Tennessee: game photos from rivalry clash
Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Jeremiah Telander (22) sacks Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Keelon Russell (12) during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
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SEC Power Rankings: New No. 1 atop conference following chaotic Week 7
Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Keelon Russell (12) passes against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
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Alabama football vs Tennessee: game photos from rivalry clash
Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Keelon Russell (12) runs for a touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
(Randy Sartin, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Alabama football vs Tennessee: game photos from rivalry clash
Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Keelon Russell (12) dives to score a touchdown against Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Qua Moss (6) during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
(Randy Sartin, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Alabama football vs Tennessee: game photos from rivalry clash
Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Daniel Hill (4) runs against Tennessee Volunteers defensive back TJ Metcalf (1) during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
(Randy Sartin, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Alabama's AP Poll ranking revealed following road loss vs. Tennessee
Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Daniel Hill (4) runs against Tennessee Volunteers defensive back TJ Metcalf (1) during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
(Randy Sartin, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Alabama football vs Tennessee: game photos from rivalry clash
Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Dijon Lee Jr. (5) tackles Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Radarious Jackson (3) during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
(Randy Sartin, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Alabama football vs Tennessee: game photos from rivalry clash
Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Keelon Russell (12) runs against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
(Randy Sartin, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Alabama football vs Tennessee: game photos from rivalry clash
Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Javin Gordon (6) runs against Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Zabien Brown (2) and linebacker Luke Metz (4) during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
(Randy Sartin, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Alabama football vs Tennessee: game photos from rivalry clash
Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Keon Sabb (3) tackles Tennessee Volunteers running back DeSean Bishop (18) during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
(Randy Sartin, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Alabama football vs Tennessee: game photos from rivalry clash
Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Mike Matthews (4) runs against Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Dijon Lee Jr. (5) during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
(Randy Sartin, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Alabama football vs Tennessee: game photos from rivalry clash
Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Jeremiah Telander (22) sacks Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Keelon Russell (12) during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
(Randy Sartin, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Alabama football vs Tennessee: game photos from rivalry clash
Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back DeSean Bishop (18) runs against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
(Randy Sartin, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Alabama football vs Tennessee: game photos from rivalry clash
Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Jah-Marien Latham (20) and defensive back Dijon Lee Jr. (5) tackle Tennessee Volunteers running back DeSean Bishop (18) during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
(Randy Sartin, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Alabama football vs Tennessee: game photos from rivalry clash
Oct 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Daune Morris (17) runs against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
(Randy Sartin, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Luke Metz, Inside Linebacker
Metz also had a solid showing Saturday at Tennessee by finishing with seven total tackles and a fumble recovery. Each of the inside linebacker's tackles were solo stops, which is a new season-high for Metz.
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Marshall Pritchett, Tight End
The final spot goes to Pritchett, who ended the game with a team-high six receptions for 39 yards. Pritchett's six receptions are a new season-high, tripling his previous total of two.
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