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AP Top 25: Poll shakeup has Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt in top 10

Vanderbilt is ranked as one of the top 10 college football teams in the country for the first time since 1947.

By ERIC OLSON / The Associated Press October 19, 2025

AP photo by George Walker IV / Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia celebrates with teammates after the Commodores beat visiting LSU in an SEC matchup of nationally ranked teams Saturday in Nashville.

Alabama defeats Vols for 11th straight time in Bryant-Denny

Tennessee didn't collapse. The Volunteers didn't come close to winning, but they didn't collapse.

By David Paschall October 18, 2025

Crimson Tide photos / Alabama cornerback Zabien Brown avoids a tackle by Tennessee running back De'Sean Bishop on his way to a 99-yard interception return for a touchdown during Saturday night's win by the Crimson Tide.

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Hargis: Vols bungle opportunities into back-breaking breakdowns

For Tennessee fans, it turns out there were far worse things spiraling through the October air than rumors of their beloved baseball coach leaving for a job in the major leagues.

By Stephen Hargis October 18, 2025

AP photo by Vasha Hunt / Alabama defensive back Zabien Brown picks off a pass intended for Tennessee tight end Miles Kitselman before returning the interception 99 yards for a touchdown at the end of the first half during Saturday night's SEC rivalry game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa.

Vols’ Brazzell a focus of Crimson Tide defense this week

Tennessee leading receiver Chris Brazzell II disappeared at times during last weekend's 34-31 win over Arkansas inside Neyland Stadium.

By David Paschall October 17, 2025

Tennessee Athletics photo by Kate Luffman / Tennessee redshirt junior receiver Chris Brazzell II, whose seven touchdown catches this season rank second nationally, has been an obvious focus of the Alabama defense this week.

Tide’s talent for closing out close wins shows up in SEC play

This year's Alabama football team sure knows how to finish.

By KENNINGTON LLOYD SMITH III / The Associated Press October 17, 2025

AP photo by L.G. Patterson / Alabama running back Daniel Hill, right, celebrates his touchdown with teammate Danny Lewis Jr. during the second half of the Crimson Tide's win at Missouri in an SEC matchup last Saturday.

Facing Alabama ‘juices things up’ for Vols’ Daevin Hobbs

Tennessee spent the first month of this football season becoming the national leader in sacks, but Daevin Hobbs was sidelined due to a foot injury.

By David Paschall October 16, 2025

Tennessee Athletics photo by Ryan Beatty / Tennessee junior defensive lineman Daevin Hobbs is looking to build off last Saturday's belated season debut, when he had this 11-yard sack and forced fumble during the 34-31 win over Arkansas.

Vanderbilt, coach Clark Lea stand out in SEC at season’s midpoint

It's not easy to stand out in the Southeastern Conference's crowd of 10 football teams in the AP Top 25 poll.

By CHARLES ODUM / The Associated Press October 16, 2025

AP photo by Vasha Hunt / Vanderbilt football coach Clark Lea, left, walks the sideline during his team's game against Alabama on Oct. 4 in Tuscaloosa. Lea has led the Commodores to a 5-1 start in the 2025 season.

Pasquali’s Pix: Tide to make it 11 straight over Vols in Tuscaloosa

Alabama had barely returned from its season-opening loss when On3Sports.com reported that boosters were concerned about the direction of the program.

By David Paschall October 15, 2025

Crimson Tide photos / Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer has won five straight games heading into Saturday night's showdown against visiting Tennessee.

Vols have reignited ‘Third Saturday in October’ rivalry

Alabama had a lot of new faces last football season who were unfamiliar with the Crimson Tide's rivalry game against Tennessee.