Paul Finebaum on Alabama following loss to Tennessee: ‘This is not a well-coached team’

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The Alabama Crimson Tide are attempting to pick up the pieces after the first loss to Tennessee of the Nick Saban era. 

Alabama lost to Tennessee in Week 7 on a last-second field goal by the Vols, ending a 15-game winning streak against Tennessee.

Tennessee place kicker Chase McGrath (40) readies to kick a last second field goal as holder Paxton Brooks (37) waits to snap during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 52-49.  (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

While losses happen, the way Alabama lost has some raising their eyebrows. 

ALABAMA’S NICK SABAN SAYS TEAM WAS ‘TIGHT’ BEFORE LAST-SECOND LOSS TO TENNESSEE

It was a sloppy game for Alabama, who committed 17 penalties for 130 yards, including seven in the first quarter. There were also mental mistakes for Alabama, who had an egregious special teams mistake in the second quarter that led to seven points for the Vols. 

"I saw a lot of troubling signs, Stephen A. [Smith], and what I saw the most are a bad trajectory for Alabama," Paul Finebaum said on "First Take" Tuesday. "They’re going the wrong direction. 

College Football: Alabama head coach Nick Saban looks on vs Tennessee during a game played at Neyland Stadium. Knoxville, Tennessee. (Carlos M. Saavedra/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)

"I mentioned it earlier about the penalties. This is an undisciplined team, Stephen A. And if I can say this to you without you going apoplectic, this is not a well-coached team. I know who the coach is. He’s Nick Saban, but this is the third time this year he’s been out-maneuvered and out-coached by the other guy. Alabama