Merciless machine: Alabama humiliates Vols in dominating fashion

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 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

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

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

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

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’s injury list kept growing and growing, but Alabama simply didn’t care.

The top-ranked Crimson Tide’s football machine showed little mercy in recording one of the Third Saturday in October rivalry’s most lopsided wins.

Behind a 132-yard, three-score rushing performance by freshman quarterback Jalen Hurts and interception- and punt-return touchdowns, Alabama flexed its muscle and flattened the ninth-ranked Volunteers 49-10 at a sold-out Neyland Stadium on Saturday.

“We have a 24-hour rule,” Vols defensive end Derek Barnett said, “but we have a bye week so we’ll probably spend a little extra time on this film and see what we need to do, because we could see them again possibly.”

Barnett was referencing the potential rematch in the SEC championship game in Atlanta in December, but after how Alabama rolled on Saturday, does Tennessee even want to face the Tide again?