Oklahoma's Jalen Hurts smokes victory cigar after Alabama's win over Tennessee

Zac Al-Khateeb

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You can take Jalen Hurts out of Alabama, but you can't take Alabama out of Jalen Hurts.

The Oklahoma quarterback was among those celebrating the Crimson Tide's 35-13 victory over Tennessee with the traditional victory cigar. Alabama linebacker Terrell Lewis provided evidence of Hurts' celebration on Twitter.

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Hurts has had plenty to celebrate this season, including in the Sooners' Saturday win over West Virginia: He completed 16 of 17 passes for 316 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 75 yards and two more touchdowns.

That said, there's nothing quite like smoking a victory cigar — even if you're enjoying it from a distance. That's why Hurts will always remain a fan favorite in Tuscaloosa, even if he's wearing a different brand of crimson.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Zac Al-Khateeb has been part of The Sporting News team since 2015 after earning his Bachelor's (2013) and Master's (2014) degrees in journalism at the University of Alabama. Prior to joining TSN, he covered high school sports and general news in Alabama. A college sports specialist, Zac has been a voter for the Biletnikoff Award and Heisman Trophy since 2020.