The Tennessee Volunteers had several defensive prospects in attendance for the Third Saturday in October, and the decision for that worked out nicely.

At this point in the season, if you wanted to designate a game for visiting defenders, this was the contest.

A brilliant job by Jim Knowles , the defensive staff, and the players. The Vols held an Alabama team that was averaging over 40-points a game to just 10, holding the Tide scoreless in the entire second half. Not to mention the four forced turnovers.

2028 four-star Carrollton (GA) CB Tyler Boyd was all eyes on deck watching the defense execute its gameplan to perfection, including two interceptions on the night.

Vols on SI caught up with the talented Boyd to detail the electric visit to Rocky Top.

"You know, just everything," stood out Boyd said.

"Talking to Coach ( Jim ) Knowles , Coach ( Derek ) Jones , Coach ( Josh ) Heupel . I just felt nothing but love from the coaches.…