The Crimson Tide took a big step toward a potential SEC title game and College Football Playoff appearance with a big win over their bitter rival

Zabien Brown returned an interception 99 yards for a touchdown as time expired in the first half and No. 6 Alabama rolled to a 37-20 victory over No. 11 Tennessee in the rivalry known as the “Third Saturday in October.

The Alabama quarterback, a native of Martin, Tennessee, led the No. 6 Crimson Tide to a 37-20 win over the No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday night. “It’s very, very sweet,” Simpson told ABC. “Means a lot to my family.” He dedicated the win to his family in Weakley County.

Alabama was ready. The Crimson Tide dominated Tennessee 37-20, giving DeBoer his first win against the Volunteers and igniting a smoky haze above the stadium well before players had to chance to partake in the cigar celebration. But DeBoer was fired up before his "guys" were fired up.

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What a half from the Crimson Tide. Alabama forced a three and out to open the game, then ran a boa constrictor drive to chew up most of the 1st quarter before scoring a TD. To Tennessee’s credit, they did respond right after that when Bray Hubbard slipped down the seam and they completed a huge pass.

Alabama vs. Tennessee will renew their hated rivalry on Saturday in Tuscaloosa. Here are the final betting odds and our predictions for the Third Saturday in October.

Kalen DeBoer knows how important it is to protect the most important hoodie in the state of Alabama. "I told the guys not to get any ashes on it," the Crimson Tide head coach said following Alabama's 37-20 victory over Tennessee on Saturday,