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Tennessee vs. Alabama: Joe Milton connects with Squirrel White for long touchdown
Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK

That's how you start. 

The Tennessee Vols jumped to a quick 7-0 lead over the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday in Tuscaloosa.  Joe Milton found Squirrel White on a go route for a 39-yard touchdown. 

White was matched up with Alabama linebacker Chris Braswell in man coverage.  Against one of the Vols' fastest players, that's a massive mismatch.  Milton saw the matchup and lobbed the ball in his direction.  White grabbed it by the fingertips and got a foot down for a brilliant touchdown. The play was reviewed, and the touchdown stood.  It looked like Braswell was looking for safety help over the top, but no one else was anywhere close to the play. 

It was a very encouraging start for Joe Milton and the Vols offense.  Milton went an impressive 5 of 5 passing on the first drive, and the offense went 8 plays in 75 yards.  

Tennessee leads Alabama 10-0 late in the first quarter. 

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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