The Crimson Tide gave it's running backs 20 carries in Knoxville leaving a lot to be desired with the rushing attack.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- The No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide went to Knoxville and lost its second game of the season on Saturday. The Volunteers stiffled the Alabama offense on their way to a 24-17 victory in the annual "Third Saturday in October" rivalry game.
Part of the issue in the run game has been usage as there's only one football go be distributed among a number of skill position players. Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer theorized that the traditional running game would take another step against Tennessee in the days leading up to the game, but Saturday's game was another head-scratcher as Miller only took 12 carries to Haynes' eight.
Eight of the Crimson Tide's 20 running back rushes came off an RPO call for roughly 25 yards, or 3.12 yards per rush. The other 12 direct run play calls netted 64 yards, or 5.33 yards per rush.
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