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Tennessee secondary focused on improvement

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Tennessee defensive back Jalen McMurray (6) pulls down Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) during their game at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Knoxville. Tenn. © Saul Young / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

There are a ton of different match-ups on the field that could determine the outcome of Saturday’s monster clash between No. 11 Tennessee and No. 6 Alabama, but there’s little doubt which one is the biggest concern for most Vol fans. Can the Vols’ maligned secondary slow down Alabama’s passing attack and Ty Simpson, maybe the hottest quarterback in the SEC.