PHOTOS: Tennessee-Alabama football series through the years
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The 1982 Volunteers carry Tennessee Head Coach Johnny Majors on their shoulders to meet Alabama Head Coach Bear Bryant mid-field after their victory in Neyland Stadium. Coach Majors And Bear Bryant 1982
The Tennessee-Alabama football series was first played in 1901. The Vols and Crimson Tide played to a 6-6 tie in Birmingham, Alabama.
The contest was played on Thanksgiving day at West End Park in Birmingham, Alabama.
The penalty occurred ten yards from the goal line. Alabama players contested the penalty and that is when two things occurred that ended the game early. First, spectators came onto the playing field and circled both teams, preventing any further play. Secondly, as the protest continued, darkness came which did not allow for the two teams to finish the contest with daylight gone.
Tennessee's first win in the series came in 1904, defeating Alabama 5-0 in Birmingham.
The first game played in Knoxville, Tennessee took place in 1909. Tennessee defeated the Crimson Tide, 10-0.
Tuscaloosa played host in the series for the first time in 1913 with Alabama winning, 6-0.
Below are photos of the Tennessee-Alabama series through the years.
Head coach Josh Heupel of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrates a win over the Alabama Crimson Tide with a cigar at Neyland Stadium on October 15, 2022 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tennessee won the game 52-49. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images)
Oct 15, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) runs for a touchdown against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Tennessee wide receiver Ramel Keyton (80) tries to shake off multiple Alabama defenders during a game between Tennessee and Alabama in Neyland Stadium, on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. Jamar Coach/USA TODAY Network
Tennessee wide receiver Squirrel White (10) smokes a cigar after Tennessee's game against Alabama in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK
Oct. 15, 2022; Knoxville; Tennessee Volunteers fans tear down the goal posts after beating the Alabama Crimson Tide at Neyland Stadium. Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Oct. 15, 2022; Knoxville; Tennessee Volunteers place kicker Chase McGrath (40) kicks the game winning field goal against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
A fan cheers after climbing the downed goal past after Tennessee's game against Alabama in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK
Oct 21, 1967; Birmingham, AL, USA FILE PHOTO;Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ken Stabler (12) sets to throw against the Tennessee Volunteers at Legion Field. Tennessee defeated Alabama 24-13. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 21, 1967; Birmingham, AL, USA FILE PHOTO;Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Paul Bear Bryant on the sideline against the Tennessee Volunteers at Legion Field. Tennessee defeated Alabama 24-13. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Oct. 23, 1999: Jamal Lewis #31of the Tennessee Volunteers carries the ball as he blocks Tony Dixon #24 of the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Bryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The Voulunteers defeated the Crimson Tide 21-7. Mandatory Credit: Elsa Hasch /Allsport
Oct. 23, 1999; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Alabama Roll Tide running back Shaun Alexander (37) in action running the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports
Tennessee quarterback Tee Martin against Alabama on Oct. 23, 1999, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The Vols won 21-7. Michael Patrick/USA TODAY Network
Oct. 24, 1998: Head coach Mike Dubose of the Alabama Crimson Tide watches the field during the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville Tennessee. Tennessee defeated Alabama 35-18. Mandatory Credit: Scott Halleran /Allsport
15 Oct 1994: Coach Phil Fulmer of the Tennessee Volunteers watches his players during a game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. Alabama won the game 17-13. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport
21 Oct 1989: Fullback Chuck Webb of the Tennessee Volunteers in action during a game against the Alabama Crimson Tide. The Alabama Crimson Tide won the game 47-30. Mandatory Credit: Allen Steele /Allsport
Tennessee's Arian Foster (27) dives over the goal line for the winning touchdown against Alabama Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006 in Neyland Stadium. Michael Patrick/USA TODAY Network
Oct. 23, 1999; Tuscaloosa, AL. Tennessee Volunteers running back Jamal Lewis (31) leaping into the end zone against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium. RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports
15 OCT 1994: ALABAMA HEAD COACH GENE STALLINGS STANDS ON THE FIELD WITH HIS TEAM BEFORE THE CRIMSON TIDE'S 17-13 VICTORY OVER THE TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS AT NEYLAND STADIUM IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart/ALLSPORT
Greg Burke's field goal attempt in the fourth quarter which would have won the game for Tennessee was blocked by Alabama's Stacy Harrison (#1) and George Teague (#13). October 20, 1990. MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL
Oct. 14, 1995: Scott Pfeiffer #89 of the Tennessee Volunteers in action during a game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama. The Tennessee Volunteers won the game 41-14.Mandatory Credit: Al Bello/Allsport
14 Oct 1995: Tailback Jay Graham #25 of the Tennessee Volunteers in action during a game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama. The Tennessee Volunteers won the game 41-14. Mandatory Credit: Al Bello /Allsport
Tennessee's Eric Berry sacks Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy at Bryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Oct. 224, 2009. Syndication: Knoxville
Oct. 24, 1998: Quarterback Andrew Zow #5 of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks on during the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at the Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Volunteers defeated the Crimson Tide 35-18. Mandatory Credit: Scott Halleran /Allsport
Alabama head coach Nick Saban and Tennessee head coach Butch Jones meet center field following their 45-10 victory over the Volunteers Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Tennessee wide receiver Jayson Swain catches a pass over Alabama cornerback Ramzee Robinson during the third quarter Saturday at Neyland Stadium Oct. 23, 2004.
Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley, left, shakes hands with Alabama head coach Nick Saban after the Vols' 41-10 loss to the Crimson Tide at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010.
Oct 20, 2018; Knoxville, TN, USA; Former Tennessee Volunteers head coach and current Alabama Crimson Tide analyst Butch Jones and Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) meet after the game at Neyland Stadium. Alabama won 58 to 21. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Greg Burke's field goal attempt in the fourth quarter which would have won the game for Tennessee was blocked by Alabama's Stacy Harrison (#1) and George Teague (#13). October 20, 1990 Ut Greg Burke
Tennessee head coach Lane Kiffin leaves the field after shaking hands with Alabama head coach Nick Saban at Bryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Oct. 224, 2009. UT lost the game 12-10. 0111 Kcsp Kiffintablet
Oct 20, 1973; Birmingham, AL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Bill Battle on the sideline talking to tight end Tommy West (23) against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Legion Field. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2004; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback #10 Erik Ainge in action against Alabama Crimson Tide at Neyland Stadium. The Volunteers lead at halftime 14-10.Mandatory Credit: Photo BY Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2004 Dale Zanine
Oct 19, 2019; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) throws a pass that was intercepted as Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Quavaris Crouch (27) pursues during the first half of an NCAA football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 20, 2018; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Jeremy Pruitt and Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban greet each other after the game at Neyland Stadium. Alabama defeated the Vols 58-21. Mandatory Credit: Bryan Lynn-USA TODAY Sports
14 OCT 1995: CELEBRATING TENNESSEE FANS SIT HANDCUFFED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FIELD FOLLOWING THE VOLUNTEERS 41-14 VICTORY OVER THE ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE AT LEGION FIELD IN BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA. Mandatory Credit: Al Bello/Allsport
26 Oct 1996: Running back Jay Graham #25 of the Tennessee Volunteers tries to run through the tackle of defensive lineman Tyrell Buckner #92 of the Alabama Crimson Tide as defense lineman Michael Myers #96 closes during the Volunteers 20-13 victory
Oct 23, 2004; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver#20 Derrick Tinsley returns a punt for big yardage in action against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Neyland Stadium. The Volunteers lead at halftime 14-10.Mandatory Credit: Photo BY Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2004 Dale Zanine
Oct 20,1973, Birmingham, AL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Condredge Holloway (7) runs the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Legion Field during the 1973 season. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2019; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Jeremy Pruitt (left) talks with Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban before the start of an NCAA football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports
TUSCALOOSA, AL - OCTOBER 24: Head coach Lane Kiffin of the Tennessee Volunteers against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 24, 2009 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Oct 20, 2018; Knoxville, TN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris (22) takes a hand off from quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) as Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Daniel Bituli (35) plays defense at Neyland Stadium. Alabama defeated the Vols 58-21. Mandatory Credit: Bryan Lynn-USA TODAY Sports
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