Bob Welton set for 14th straight Alabama-Tennessee football game
Third Saturday in October: Bob Welton making 14th straight rivalry game with both schools
Bob Welton, former Tennessee Director of Player Personnel, is preparing for his 14th consecutive Alabama-Tennessee football matchup this Saturday. Tennessee will host Alabama in Week 7 of the 2026 season, with kickoff scheduled for 3:30 p.m. EDT at Neyland Stadium. Welton, who has been serving as the Crimson Tide's Director of Player Development since 2018, returns to Knoxville after working for the Volunteers from 2013-17 under former head coach Butch Jones.
Prior to Tennessee, Welton spent a decade in the NFL as a college scout for the Cleveland Browns. He began his coaching career as a high school coach from 1997 to 2003, leading Coloma High School in Michigan to an undefeated season and a first playoff victory.
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