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Early Opponent Analysis: Alabama

Jason Hall

By Jason Hall

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The Tennessee Volunteers (3-4, 0-3 SEC) host the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tideย on Saturday at Neyland Stadium. The Vols are coming off a 34-3 loss to No. 3 Ole Miss. Alabamaย looks to extend its annual winning streak to eight consecutive games with a victory on Saturday.

Here’s a look at the Tide’s statistical leaders and where they rank nationally.

ALABAMAย STATISTICAL LEADERS

Passing: Blake Simsย โ€“ 1,748 yards; 13 TD; 3 INT
Rushing: T.J. Yeldonย โ€“ 106 carries; 566 yards; 4 TD
Receiving: Amari Cooperย โ€“ 62 rec., 908 yards; 7 TD
Tackles:ย Landon Collinsย โ€“ 49 tackles (22 solo, 27 assisted)
Interceptions:ย Landon Collinsย โ€” 2
Sacks: Xzavier Dicksonย โ€“ 5.5 sacks

ALABAMAย NATIONAL TEAM RANKS

Scoring offense: 36.9 points per game, No. 25
Scoring defense: 13.1 points per game, No. 3
Passing offense: 290.9 yards per game, No. 26
Passing defense: 110.7 yards per game, No. 25
Rushing offense: 223.7 yards per game, No. 24
Rushing defense: 60.8 yards per game, No. 2

Jason Hall

A former freelance journalist from Nashville, Jason covers Tennessee, Vanderbilt and Kentucky

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