Tennessee's win over Alabama football in 2004

No. 14 Tennessee (5-1, 2-1 SEC) will host No. 7 Alabama (5-1, 3-1 SEC) on Saturday in Week 7 of the 2026 football season. Kickoff between the Vols and Crimson Tide is slated for 3:30 p.m. EDT at Neyland Stadium (ABC). Each week, Vols Wire will look back at a memorable game between Tennessee and its

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No. 14 Tennessee (5-1, 2-1 SEC) will host No. 7 Alabama (5-1, 3-1 SEC) on Saturday in Week 7 of the 2026 football season.

Kickoff between the Vols and Crimson Tide is slated for 3:30 p.m. EDT at Neyland Stadium (ABC).

Each week, Vols Wire will look back at a memorable game between Tennessee and its upcoming opponent. This installment will revisit the Vols', 17-13, victory over Alabama on Oct. 23, 2004 at Neyland Stadium.

Tennessee led, 14-10, at halftime.

The Vols' defense scored an early touchdown after Parys Haralson recovered a fumble and returned it 15 yards for a score with 14 minutes, 15 seconds remaining in the first quarter.

Erik Ainge started at quarterback for Tennessee and completed 10-of-22 passing attempts for 132 yards, one touchdown

and two interceptions.

Jayson Swain led the Vols with five receptions for 80 yards and one touchdown. His longest reception was 37 yards.

Gerald Riggs Jr. was Tennessee's leader for rushing yards (39).

Alabama quarterback Spencer Pennington completed 14-of-28 passing attempts for 113 yards and one interception. Kenneth Darby totaled 99 rushing yards and Tyrone Prothro finished with 71 receiving yards for the Crimson Tide.

Oct. 23, 2004; Knoxville, Tennessee; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback #10 Erik Ainge throws a pass against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Neyland Stadium.