In the aftermath of Alabama’s loss to Tennessee, a TikTok video has circulated that appears to show Crimson Tide wide receiver Jermaine Burton striking a Volunteers fan as fans stormed the field Saturday night at Neyland Stadium. On Wednesday, Alabama coach Nick Saban issued a statement about the situation.
“We are aware of the situation with Jermaine Burton as he was exiting the field Saturday,” Saban said, via BamaCentral. “We are currently working to gather more information.”
Vols fans flooded the field after Tennessee knocked off rival Alabama, 52–49, in one of the most dramatic college football games of the year. Alabama had won every “Third Saturday in October” matchup since 2006.