{
  "id": 15302222,
  "title": "No. 14 Tennessee hands No. 6 Alabama second straight loss, 26-10",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/no-14-tennessee-hands-no-6-alabama-second-straight-loss-26-10",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T23:26:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/10/17/no-14-tennessee-hands-no-6-alabama-second-straight-loss-26-10"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — In a hard-fought contest, No. 14 Tennessee defeated No. 6 Alabama 26-10 on Saturday. Quarterback DeSean Bishop was a standout performer, rushing for 159 yards and two touchdowns. This marked the second straight loss for Alabama, who had previously lost to No. 1 Georgia last week. The Volunteers, currently at 6-1 with a 3-1 conference record, secured their third consecutive win. Alabama's offense struggled, generating only 201 total yards, including just 54 rushing yards. They committed four turnovers and turned the ball over twice. Tennessee held a 12-10 halftime lead, despite both teams having difficulties on offense. The teams combined for five turnovers and failed to convert three of their seventeen third-down attempts. Alabama lost defensive linebacker Ryan Coleman-Williams to injury, potentially giving Tennessee's defense an advantage. Tennessee's offense, led by Bishop and bolstered by quarterback George MacIntyre's solid performance (197 passing yards), was a key factor in their victory. The team's running game, driven by Bishop, proved to be the offensive highlight. Moving forward, Tennessee is expected to secure a top 10 ranking in the AP Top 25 and is a strong contender for a College Football Playoff spot. Alabama's next home game will be against Texas A&M on Saturday, while Tennessee will travel to face South Carolina on the same day.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}