TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (Interstat) — Ty Simpson passed for two touchdowns and the Alabama defense produced a pivotal safety and a 99-yard interception return for a score to help the Crimson Tide defeat the ninth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers 37-20 on Saturday at a sold-out Bryant-Denny Stadium.

The game turned just before halftime with Alabama leading 16-7. Tennessee was at the Alabama 1-yard line with a chance to pull within two points, but defensive back Zabien Brown intercepted Joey Aguilar’s pass and returned it the length of the field for a touchdown, giving the Tide a 23-7 halftime lead. The Alabama defense, led by Yhonzae Pierre’s three sacks, also recorded a safety in the second quarter.

Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop rushed for 123 yards and two touchdowns in the loss. Both teams are now 5-1 on the season.