Last fall, Tennessee handed Alabama Football a 27-17 defeat, with the Crimson Tide struggling to run the ball against a tough Tennessee defense while also committing 15 penalties for 115 yards. Tennessee’s running backs, Dylan Sampson and DeSean Bishop, were able to average over 5.6 yards per carry, ultimately leading to the Vols’ victory. Despite Tennessee’s quarterback, Nico Iamaleava, playing a supporting role in the win with average stats and a high salary of $2M-$2.5M, he was not regarded as one of the top 10 quarterbacks for college football in 2025. Alabama fans believe Iamaleava is overpaid and would prefer for him to stay with Tennessee, potentially leading to locker room issues if he does not perform well in big games. Alabama fans are hoping for Tennessee to pay Iamaleava $5M next season and for Alabama to defeat the Vols in October. This situation highlights the current state of college football, where players have the power to negotiate for high salaries, even if they may not necessarily deserve it based on their performance on the field.
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