KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Losing its most dynamic player left Alabama in no mood to celebrate — not even a big win over a longtime rival.

Mid-October trips to East Tennessee should be on every bucket list. The leaves turn, temps drop, mountain views never end, and the aroma of cigar smoke envelops Neyland Stadium.

Rushing touchdowns by three different players and a defensive touchdown contributed to Alabama's 48-17 win at Tennessee on Saturday, the Crimson Tide's 14th straight victory over the Volunteers.

TUSCALOOSA — Najee Harris has developed a reputation as a finisher. Of his 21 touchdown runs in his last 10 games, 15 of them have been of 6 or fewer yards.

When: 2:30 p.m. Saturday

TUSCALOOSA — Alabama’s first play last week against Georgia was a nightmare.

TUSCALOOSA — Through the NFL draft and the transfer portal, Alabama lost the players responsible for 1,945 receiving yards last season and 17 receiving touchdowns. It created opportunity for someone to step into a huge statistical season, be it Jaylen Waddle elevating his depth chart status …

TUSCALOOSA — Replacing LaBryan Ray is more than replacing Alabama’s most experienced defensive linemen and its best defensive end.

Round One goes to Alabama.

The Crimson Tide, with coach Nick Saban stalking the sideline after a COVID-19 scare, rallied with three touchdowns in a 10-minute span.

It started innocently with a running play. Maybe Nick Saban was running out the clock to end the first half.