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No. 6 Alabama Hosts No. 11 Tennessee in Rivalry With CFP Stakes

Oddsmakers make Alabama about an eight-point favorite, highlighting a clash between Tennessee’s top-ranked offense and the Tide’s clock-control formula.

Overview

  • Kickoff is 6:30 p.m. CT on ABC at Bryant-Denny Stadium, with Alabama at 5-1 (3-0 SEC) and Tennessee at 5-1 (2-1 SEC).
  • Sportsbooks list Alabama -8 to -8.5 with a total near 59 points, while SportsLine’s model projects a lower-scoring game around 54 combined.
  • Alabama running back Jam Miller is listed as probable on the SEC availability report after being questionable earlier in the week.
  • Tennessee averages roughly 48.2 points and 527.8 yards per game and leads the nation at about 4.3 sacks per game, challenging an Alabama line that has allowed steady pressure.
  • Alabama enters with three straight wins over ranked opponents and a 10-game home streak vs. Tennessee, with the loser likely facing a steeper College Football Playoff path.