Alabama vs. Tennessee Recap: DeSean Bishop Scores Twice in 26-10 Win

Tennessee beat Alabama 26-10 at Neyland. The Volunteers kicked four first-half field goals from Cooper Ranvier to lead 12-10 at the break, then DeSean Bishop took over with two 5-yard touchdown runs in the second half. Alabama turned it over 4 times, converted 2 of 13 third downs and finished with 201 total yards. Two DARIMARKET plays cashed on this game.

What cashed

DeSean Bishop anytime TD (-165 FanDuel / -225 DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Bishop had scored in 9 of his last 10 games and 8 of his last 10 at home as Tennessee's lead back at Neyland. - What happened: He scored twice, from 5 yards with 5:05 left in the third quarter and again from 5 yards with 3:17 left in the fourth. He carried 32 times for 159 yards and added 3 catches for 16. - Worth watching: Tennessee settled for four field goals in the first half before Bishop started finishing drives. A back getting 32 carries is the one in line for the goal-line work.

Mike Matthews 40+ receiving yards (-225 FanDuel / -305 DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Matthews had 40+ receiving yards in 8 of his last 10 (9 of his last 10 at home), averaging 57 over his last 10 and 69 over his last 3. - What happened: He caught 7 passes for 85 yards, a long of 19, and cleared 40 by 45 yards. He led Tennessee in catches and receiving yards. - Worth watching: Matthews got there on volume, not one big play. George MacIntyre threw 31 times and Matthews was his top receiver, which keeps his yardage floor steady.

How the game played out

Alabama's only touchdown was a 19-yard Keelon Russell run in the second quarter, and Conor Talty's 42-yard field goal cut it to 12-10 at the half. After that, Tennessee controlled the ball and Alabama did not score again. Russell was 19-of-29 passing with 147 yards and 2 interceptions, and the Crimson Tide ran for 54 yards on 26 carries. Tennessee held the ball for 35:44.

Trends to watch

• Bishop's 32 carries were most of Tennessee's 41 rushing attempts. With that share, his rushing yardage and touchdown props stay worth a look every week.
• Matthews cleared 40 yards again at home and led Tennessee with 7 catches.
• Alabama committed 10 penalties for 68 yards along with its 4 turnovers. Mistakes like that tend to show up in opponent team totals.

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