Jermaine Burton faces allegations of striking female Tennessee fan in the head after loss, per report

Alabama’s loss at Tennessee might cost the Crimson Tide more than just a game.

A report from TMZ surfaced Wednesday morning that Crimson Tide WR Jermaine Burton had allegedly struck a female Volunteers fan after the game Saturday night.

Alabama WR Jermaine Burton allegedly struck a female Tennessee football fan in the head following the Crimson Tide's upset loss on Saturday. https://t.co/wcbHQDFBaQ

— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) October 19, 2022

The alleged incident took place as Alabama’s players tried to get off the field while Tennessee fans were rushing the field following the 52-49 Vols win.

Here’s a video of the alleged incident:

Jermaine Burton smacking a girl in the head after the game pic.twitter.com/6DeqPYJ5WK

— Legends of Lindsey Nelson (@VolCreatures) October 18, 2022

Burton is Alabama’s 4th-leading receiver on the season. The 6-0, 200-pounder transferred to the Crimson Tide from Georgia and has 18 catches for 266 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Alabama returns to action at home Saturday night against Mississippi State. The game is set for 7 p.m. (ET) and will be televised by ESPN.