Sunday rewind: Alabama 49, Tennessee 10

Tennessee's Jalen Hurd (1) is tackled by Shan Dion Hamilton (20). The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

By Patrick Brown October 16, 2016 5 min read

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Merciless machine: Alabama humiliates Vols in dominating fashion

Alabama's Anthony Averett (28) breaks up a Tennessee pass intended for Jauan Jennings (15). The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

Tennessee quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) looks for a receiver. On this play he threw a interception Alabama ran back for a touchdown. The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

Tennessee's Dimarya Mixon (40) pressures Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2). The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

The Tennessee bench erupts as Evan Berry (29) runs during a long kickoff return. The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

Tennessee's Evan Berry (29) is tripped up after a long kickoff return. The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

Tennessee's Alvin Kamara gets a big Tennessee gain before being knocked out-of-bounds by Alabama's Ryan Anderson (22). The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

Tennessee head coach Butch Jones checks on a injured Jack Jones (66). The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

The Tennessee defense gang tackles Alabama's Bo Scarbrough (9). The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

Tennessee's Rashaan Gaulden (7) celebrates a big stope. The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

Smoky keeps to the shade. The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

Tennessee's Jalen Hurd (1) dives for yardage as he is tackled. The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

Head coaches Butch Jones and Nick Saban are surrounded by photographers before the game. The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

The Tennessee color guard wears uniforms patterned after those from the War of 1812. The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

A Vol fan shows off her impressive face paint. The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) and offensive coordinator Lane Kiffen talk before the game. The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) looks for a reciever behind the protection of his offensive line. The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

Tennessee's Derek Barnett (9) misses a tackle on Alabama's ArDarius Stewart (13). The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

A young Vol fan sings Rocky Top as he watches the Alabama players go off the field. The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

Alabama's Tony Brown (2) smiles as the Vol fans yell at them as they come off the field after warmups. The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

A Vol cheerleader fires up the crowd before the game. The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

Tennessee's John Kelly (4) is pulled down by Alabama's Hootie Jones (6). The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

Tennessee's Joshua Dobbs (11) and Jashon Robertson (75) leave the field after the Vols's 49-10 loss to Alabama. The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

Tennessee's Josh Malone (3) jumps over Alabama's Minkah Fitzpatick (29). The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

Tennessee's John Kelly (4) is tackled by Alabama's Keith Holcombe (42). The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

Tennessee's Jonathan Kongbo (1) tends to a injured Micha Abernathy (22) while Emmanuel Moseley (12) looks on after Alabama scored their final touchdown. The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

Tennessee's Josh Malone (3) pulls in a Quinten Dormady pass late in the game while Alabama's Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) defends. The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

Alabama's Eddie Jackson (4) gets past Tennessee's Micah Abernathy (22). Jackson scored a touchdown on the punt return. The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

Tennessee fans watch as the their team falls behind 49-10 in the fourth quarter. The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

Alabama cheerleaders begin to celebrate their team's 49-10 victory over Tennessee. The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

Tennessee's Josh Malone (3) is tackled by Anthony Averett (28), The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

Tennessee head coach Butch Jones and Derek Barnett (9) check on a injured Kendal Vickers (39). The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

Tennessee's Tyler Byrd (10) runs behind the block of Jalen Hurd (1). The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

Tennessee's Ethan Wolf tries to avoid the tackle of Alabama's Ronnie Harrison (15) after a reception. The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) dodges the attempted tackle of Tennessee's Micah Abernathy (22). The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

Alabama head coach Nick Saban congratulates quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) after a third quarter Bama touchdown. The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

Alabama head coach Nick Saban showed frustration when the top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

The Alabama Million Dollar plays after a Bama score. The top-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action on October 15, 2016

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KNOXVILLE — Tennessee will head into its midseason open date off a humbling blowout loss at the hands of top-ranked Alabama, which thoroughly dominated the injury-ravaged Volunteers.

It was a disappointing defeat for Tennessee, but the Vols must use its off week to get healthy and prep for the season’s stretch run. Tennessee can’t slip up and must hope for Florida to lose once. If it happens, the Vols would win the SEC East Division and reach the first SEC championship game for the first time since 2007.

First, here’s a review of Saturday’s humbling loss.

SATURDAY’S STAR

In what was an ugly performance for Tennessee in all three phases of the game as Alabama completely dominated from start to finish, the nod has to go to Derek Barnett, who had a hand in two turnovers to keep Saturday’s rout from being worse than it was. He had a sack-fumble to set up the Vols’ lone touchdown and later intercepted a pass tipped by Shy Tuttle with Alabama threatening.