
Unranked Arkansas and Vanderbilt Stun SEC with Major Upsets Over Tennessee and Alabama
It was a wild weekend in college football, especially in the SEC, where two of the top-five teams, Tennessee and Alabama, fell to unranked opponents. Arkansas, unranked and coming off a tough loss to Texas A&M, shocked No. 4 Tennessee with a thrilling 19-14 victory. The Razorbacks, who hadn’t beaten a top-five team since 2007, managed to pull off the upset in the final moments of the game, marking a huge victory for head coach Sam Pittman, who’s been under pressure to deliver. This win revitalizes Arkansas’s season, now at 4-2, and puts them on a clearer path toward bowl eligibility.
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Meanwhile, Vanderbilt pulled off an even bigger upset, stunning No. 1 Alabama 40-35 in what is being called the biggest win in program history. Vanderbilt had never beaten a top-five team before, and it snapped a 23-game losing streak against Alabama dating back to 1984. Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia had a standout performance, throwing for 252 yards and two touchdowns, while running back Sedrick Alexander added two more touchdowns. This win not only broke a significant historical losing streak but also demonstrated Vanderbilt’s growing potential under head coach Clark Lea. Fans stormed the field in celebration, capping off a remarkable night.
For Alabama and Tennessee, these losses are major blows, though not season-ending in the expanded College Football Playoff era. However, the margin for error is now razor-thin for both teams. Tennessee, after a promising start to the season, has now struggled offensively, with only 14 points in the loss to Arkansas. For Alabama, this unexpected defeat raises questions, especially after last week’s triumph over Georgia. Now, both teams must regroup quickly, with Tennessee facing Florida and Alabama hosting South Carolina next. These games are crucial, as both teams look to avoid a second loss and keep their playoff hopes alive.
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