Tennessee Football DB Jalen McMurray Previews Alabama Matchup

The defense will have their hands full with this offense and will need to play disciplined and fundamentally sound, but veteran defensive back Jalen McMurray believes if they do just that, then they can accomplish their goals as a defensive unit under defensive coordinator Tim Banks in this blue-chip rivalry matchup. It will start with limiting Simpson in this high-powered aerial attack.

"He can make every throw on the field, a very talented quarterback with a strong arm and mobile, so we just have to do our job honestly. The plays that we have made this year have been everyone doing their job and the play is just going to come to you, so that's all we got to do, just do our job. Like I said, he is a very talented quarterback and (they have) a very talented team."

McMurray Covers Defense's Ability to Force Turnovers

A large part of the success that the defensive unit has had over the course of this season when it comes to stopping opposing offenses has been producing timely turnovers and putting ends to drives and that was on full display against Arkansas.

That has been a result of a formidable front four when rushing the passer, constantly generating push back and pressure, which allows opportunities for primarily the secondary to make plays on the ball and give it back to their offense.

"I feel like that kind of goes into the personality and the people we have on this team. Everyone at any time can make plays so it is fun being a part of a defense that can make plays, but like I said before, we still have things we need to tighten up on and we are looking to do that."

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