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Alabama’s College Football Playoff chances in shambles after unserious loss vs. Tennessee

Alabama’s College Football Playoff hopes took a severe blow after a lackluster 10–26 defeat to Tennessee on Saturday, marking the Crimson Tide’s second straight loss to Georgia and the Volunteers. The offense was nonexistent beyond the first half, managing just 10 points and zero scoring in the second, while quarterback Keelon Russell accounted for two interceptions and struggled to lead the offense past midfield.

Alabama’s ground game was equally dismal, totaling only 54 rushing yards in the game, as Tennessee capitalized on turnovers and defensive stifling to secure the victory. With a 5–2 record and no room for further setbacks, Alabama now faces a must-win game against Texas A&M this Saturday to keep any playoff aspirations alive.

Russell, reflecting on the performance, admitted full responsibility for the turnovers and criticized his own play, calling the second interception a baffling mistake that summed up the team’s struggles. The loss has left Alabama’s playoff chances in serious doubt, with multiple analysts and projections already excluding them from consideration.

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