On a stage meant to siphon CFP contenders from pretenders in the SEC, Alabama football looked confident knowing on which side it stood.

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.

Protect the hoodie. Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer stayed hot in his black gameday outfit and protecedt it from cigars.

Alabama extended its lead in the all-time series vs. Tennessee and prevented the Vols from beating Bama in back-to-back games for the first time since 2003-2004.

Alabama football ended the first half with a 99-yard pick-six vs Tennessee, but this Third Saturday of October game was won on a 99-yard Tide drive.