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‘A Recurring Meeting,’ ‘That’s a Tradition’ — Tennessee Fans Storm Neyland Again as Vols Face a Possible $500,000 SEC Fine Payable to Alabama

Tennessee defeated Alabama 26-10 at Neyland Stadium, marking the Vols’ third consecutive home victory over the Crimson Tide and improving their record to 6-1 while dropping Alabama to 5-2. The Volunteers’ defense limited the visitors to 201 total yards, recorded five sacks and forced four turnovers, and running back DeSean Bishop carried the ball 32 times for 159 yards and both touchdowns.

Fans rushed the field after the win, a practice that could trigger the SEC’s flat $500,000 fine if officials and the Alabama team had not already left the field. The league’s 2025 policy imposes that penalty on the host school, payable to the visiting team, and the decision hinges on the exact timing of the crowd’s entry.

Head coach Josh Heupel now holds a 3-0 record against Alabama at home, and SEC commissioner Greg Sankey has emphasized that the fine applies regardless of how many times the incident occurs.

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