No. 6 Alabama’s ‘don’t let Georgia beat us twice’ moment arrives with a visit to No. 14 Tennessee

In the 109th edition of the Third Saturday in October rivalry, Tennessee will host Alabama on October 17 in a matchup at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee, currently 5-1, is an underdog with a 40-61-7 record against Alabama. Alabama, meanwhile, is a strong SEC contender under new coach Kalen DeBoer. The Crimson Tide had a strong showing in the recent matchup, defeating Tennessee 20-17 at home.

However, Tennessee has shown resilience, winning the last two games at Neyland Stadium in 2022 and 2024. Alabama's quarterback Keelon Russell has been instrumental in their success, with 1,599 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, and only two interceptions through six games. Despite having a strong run game, Alabama's offensive struggles have been a concern, with the team ranking last in the SEC in rushing yards per game.

Tennessee's offense has also been underwhelming, averaging just 21.7 points per game against conference opponents. With a close game expected, Tennessee will need to find a way to move the ball effectively to have any hope of pulling off an upset against Alabama.