Tennessee's Bumphus, Mays, Beasley relish huge opportunity in Saturday's showdown with Alabama
Tennessee senior defensive lineman Latrell Bumphus has been a part of the Tennessee-Alabama rivalry for years. Bumphus, who’s playing his best football, acknowledges it’s impossible to not be excited for Saturday.
Center Cooper Mays grew up knowing all about the third Saturday in October from his dad who played four years against the Tide as a Vol offensive linemen. Mays understands the rivalry and the challenge Saturday brings.
Linebacker Aaron Beasley led the Vols in tackles at LSU and leads the team in tackles on the season. Beasley had another fourth down stop against the Tigers as the Vol run defense continues to be terrific. Beasley knows they will be tested on Saturday with Alabama transfer Jahmyr Gibbs who continues to get better every week.
