Chief among the problems that this offense has had is the inconsistent play of starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava. This game against Alabama was no different. He missed several throws that could have resulted in Tennessee scoring points in the first half.

Defensive lineman Tyson Bacon is a 6-foot-4, 255-pounder from Hoover, Alabama. He is a prospect in the 2026 class.

Tennessee has been all-in on the lanky Californian for years. A few hours earlier, though, and the idea of Tennessee fans surrounding Iamaleava might have felt dangerous and malicious following another disastrous first-half offensive start for the Volunteers -- the first time since 1963 that Tennessee scored zero first-half points in three consecutive games.