Tennessee vs Alabama: Match Overview and Schedule
The upcoming tennessee vs alabama showdown brings two dominant programs together as the No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide travel to face the No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers. Both universities hold 5-1 records as they prepare for the traditional Third Saturday in October meeting.
The contest is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026, with kickoff set for 3:30 p.m. ET. The game takes place on the field at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. Fans can view the broadcast on ABC or stream the action through the ESPN Unlimited service.
Betting Odds and Expectations
Bookmakers list the visiting Crimson Tide as 8.5-point favorites over the Volunteers. The total points line rests at 53.5, with a moneyline of -337 for Alabama and +261 for Tennessee.
Player Statistics and Team Outlooks
Alabama enters following a narrow 20-17 defeat against Georgia in Week 6. Quarterback Keelon Russell completed 16 of 30 passes for 185 yards and a touchdown while adding 41 yards on nine rushing attempts. Running back Trae’shawn Brown contributed 90 rushing yards on nine carries against Georgia. The Crimson Tide anticipate playing without top receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams, who has recorded 23 catches for 415 yards and four scores this year.
Tennessee secured a 24-17 victory over Arkansas in Week 6 to claim their second consecutive win. Running back DeSean Bishop rushed for 138 yards and a touchdown across 19 carries, while George MacIntyre threw for 247 yards and a touchdown in his initial career start while Faizon Brandon recovered from a shoulder injury. Head coach Josh Heupel has not publicly named a definitive starting quarterback for this meeting.
Receiver Mike Matthews continues to produce strong numbers for the Volunteers, maintaining an average of 18.0 yards per catch with 396 total yards and three touchdowns on 22 receptions over the course of the season.
Sources: FOX Sports, Knoxville News Sentinel, University of Tennessee Athletics.
