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Vols players separated by coaches after failed fourth down
Jarrett Guarantano got into it with Brandon Johnson, and the two had to be separated by coaches. Knoxville News Sentinel-USA TODAY Sports

Jarrett Guarantano and Brandon Johnson had to be separated by coaches late in Tennessee’s 48-17 loss at home against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Tennessee was down 45-17 in the fourth quarter and had a 4th-and-8 at the Alabama 34. They decided to go for it, but Guarantano threw incomplete for Johnson.

Johnson was heated after the turnover on downs and yelling at Guarantano. The Athletic’s David Ubben says they were separated by coaches, but the players later smoothed things out.

Guarantano’s job was already on shaky ground prior to the game, but he got the start for the Vols at quarterback and went 13-of-24 for 162 yards and two touchdowns. Johnson entered the game with 13 catches for 155 yards but did not have any catches in the game.

Since starting off the year 2-0, Tennessee has now lost three straight games and been outscored 126-45 in those losses.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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