Alabama and Tennessee will meet this Saturday at Neyland Stadium for the 106th edition of their classic rivalry, the Third Saturday in October. Alabama, a 2.5-point favorite according to FanDuel Sportsbook, is aiming to avenge last year’s 52-49 loss to Tennessee in Knoxville. Both teams are coming into this SEC showdown with something to prove.
Alabama, under head coach Kalen DeBoer, is looking to bounce back after a tough loss to Vanderbilt in Week 6 and a narrow win over South Carolina. Tennessee, meanwhile, is recovering from a disappointing defeat against Arkansas, where they were two-touchdown favorites, followed by an overtime win against Florida.
This game will see a clash between two teams with recent struggles. Tennessee’s offense, averaging 20.7 points per game over the last three weeks, is ranked 101st in scoring, while Alabama’s defense has been underperforming, allowing an average of 33 points per game in that same span, ranking 100th nationally.
Key players and matchups will be critical in determining the outcome, with Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell, a highly-touted five-star recruit, leading his team after an impressive season. Both Bama247’s Alex Scarborough and Patrick Brown of GoVols247 offered detailed insights and predictions ahead of this pivotal SEC matchup .
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