Alabama looking into Burton incident with Tennessee fan

Posted October 19, 2022 7:00 am

The Associated Press

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Alabama is looking into an incident in which wide receiver Jermaine Burton appeared to make contact with a female Tennessee fan while coming off the field following Saturday's loss.

A video posted on TikTok showed Burton thrusting his right arm toward the woman's head as she celebrated the Volunteers' upset win, after she appeared to dance in front of his path. She could be seen holding her head while looking back at Burton afterward.

'œWe are aware of the situation with Jermaine Burton as he was exiting the field Saturday,'ť Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban said Wednesday. 'œWe are currently working to gather information.'ť

Then-No. 1 Alabama lost to sixth-ranked Tennessee 52-49 on a last-play field goal at Neyland Stadium.

Burton has started every game for No. 6 Alabama since transferring from Georgia, recording 18 catches for 266 yards and three touchdowns.

The Vols moved to No. 3 after knocking off the Tide.

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Alabama wide receiver Jermaine Burton (3) makes a catch as he's defended by Tennessee defensive back Christian Charles (14) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 52-49. (AP Photo/Wade Payne) The Associated Press

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