Game Week Central – Alabama & Tennessee

It's the first rivalry game of the 2024 season for Alabama, with the Crimson Tide heading to Knoxville, Tennessee for the Third Saturday in October against the Tennessee Volunteers. Here's what you need to know for No. 7 Alabama vs. No. 11 Tennessee!

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Previous Meeting

Alabama hosted Tennessee in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, with the Crimson Tide getting revenge for 2022 with a 34-20 victory over the Volunteers.

Notable News

Both teams started hot in the nonconference schedule, but have struggled since entering SEC play. In week six, both teams lost on the road against unranked football teams. Additionally, both teams struggled last week against sub-par competition at home, with Alabama narrowly escaping South Carolina and Tennessee needing overtime to defeat Florida.

Stat Leaders

Alabama

Passing: Jalen Milroe - 1,483 yards, 12 TD, 4 INT
Rushing: Jam Miller - 52 carries, 360 yards, 5 TD
Receiving: Ryan Williams - 23 catches, 576 yards, 6 TD
Defensive: Jihaad Campbell - 51 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 1 PBU, 1 INT

Tennessee

Passing: Nico Iamaleava - 1,219 yards, 7 TD, 3 INT
Rushing: Dylan Sampson - 118 carries, 699 yards, 15 TD
Receiving: Dont'e Thornton Jr. - 9 catches, 295 yards, 3 TD
Defensive: Keenan Pili/ Will Brooks - 29 tackles. Brooks has 3 PBU, 1 pick-six, and 1 Forced Fumble.

Last Week

Alabama barely survived at home against South Carolina, winning a back-and-forth contest thanks to a Domani Jackson pick to end the game, 27-25.

Tennessee needed overtime to get the better of a struggling Florida team, led by a backup quarterback, with a 23-17 victory at home.

Coaches

Kalen DeBoer is in his first year as the head coach of the Crimson Tide, with a 5-1 record in his first season and a 2-1 record in SEC play. He holds a 109-13 record all-time as a Power Five head coach.

Josh Heupel is in his fourth year as the head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers, with a 5-1 record so far this season, and a 2-1 record in SEC play. Heupel is 60-21 as the Volunteers head coach.

All-Time

Alabama is 60-38-8 all-time against Tennessee.

How to Watch

TV: 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC

Radio: Tide 100.9 FM, 1230 AM WTBC, 95.3 The Bear FM

Streaming: Tide 100.9 App, 95.3 The Bear App

Gambling

Alabama is currently a 2.5-point favorite over Tennessee.
Over/Under is set at 55.5 points.
Moneyline: Alabama (-135) Tennessee (+135)

ESPN Matchup Predictor

Alabama: 53.8%
Tennessee: 46.2%

NCAA Game Simulator

Tennessee: 29
Alabama: 20

The average score is Tennessee 25.4, Alabama 25.