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Tennessee romp over Alabama leaves superstar recruiting targets in a frenzy

Tennessee’s dominant 26-10 victory over Alabama on Saturday sent shockwaves through college football, particularly in the recruiting world. The Volunteers’ high-energy performance, highlighted by a spirited defensive coordinator Jim Knowles celebrating in the locker room, caught the attention of top prospects.

Among them, 2028 cornerback Tyler Boyd (ranked No. 4 by On3/Rivals) praised Tennessee’s culture and defensive prowess, while offensive tackle Cannon Zubeck (Rivals’ No.

3 in 2028) called the atmosphere at Neyland Stadium ‘electric.’ Even local recruit Asa Barnes, a 2027 verbal commit, described the crowd’s intensity as ‘insane,’ further fueling Tennessee’s recruiting momentum. The win propelled the Volunteers into the Top 25 rankings at No.

11, solidifying their rise as a national contender.

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