Tennessee’s trip to Tuscaloosa ends in frustration as the Vols hand Alabama 16 points off offensive mistakes. But this time, the defense wasn’t the problem — Tim Banks’ crew stepped up and kept it close.

In This Episode:

Breaking down Tennessee’s first-half meltdown

Joey Aguilar’s costly pick-six and the offense’s missed opportunities

J-Mello sounds off on SEC officiating bias and pregame controversy

Defensive stats, player highlights, and no-sack surprises

Tim Banks’ redemption: why the defense isn’t the scapegoat this week

How the Vols’ secondary fought back amid criticism

Final thoughts on Josh Heupel’s road-game play-calling and team leadership