TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama players worked outside Wednesday for their third practice in preparation for Saturday’s game against Tennessee. Players were dressed in full pads under sunny 73-degree weather for the workout.

Here are a few notes from the media viewing period:

— Alabama’s defense was working out of the dime rabbits package. Defensive linemen Da’Ron Payne and Isaiah Buggs were the two linemen with their hands on the ground, while Rahsaan Evans and Anfernee...