Overview
- The rivalry kicks at 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium and airs on ABC, with SEC Nation and Marty & McGee in Tuscaloosa.
- Both teams are 5–1, with Alabama 3–0 in SEC play and Tennessee 2–1, marking the fourth straight season the game features two AP Top 25 teams.
- Tennessee coach Josh Heupel said winning the turnover battle is critical and praised Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson for sound decision-making.
- The Vols have taken two of the last three meetings but have not won in Tuscaloosa since Oct. 25, 2003.
- Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer called for a loud home crowd as the Tide carry a 15-game home winning streak, while fans revived the 2007 “I Hate Tennessee” rant.