Traditionally played on the third Saturday in October, the annual Alabama vs. Tennessee game is one of college football's best rivals. The Crimson Tide and Voulunteers have met 101 times with Alabama, leading the lead at 56-37-8, but since Nick Saban arrived in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 2007, the series is clearly in favor of the No. 1 Crimson Tide. Saban is a perfect 12-0 draw against the Vols at UA, winning their last two games with a combined score of 103-28. Former Alabama defensive coordinator Jeremy Prout leads Tennessee in this game ̵
Can Pruitt and the Vols come up with a game plan to stop the tide on Saturday night in Tuscaloosa? Let's take a closer look at this game and make some expert choices.
Stories
Alabama: For all the talk about LSU over the last week, Alabama would certainly like to remind us that this is No. 1. 1 team in the country, not the Tigers. The problem for the Crimson Tide is not in the performance, but in the opponents, which leaves them with short wins in quality compared to the best teams in the country. All the Tide can do is continue to outnumber its opponents until those potential quality gains show up on a schedule that will not be until next month's expected LSU game. Tennessee: After last year's 58-21 loss to the Tide, Pruitt challenged his team in Tennessee and leadership in the locker room. The Vols need commitment to detail and perform at a high level, not only to not interfere with rival play, but also to build the habits that will have to pull off the offseason twist and pursue bowl eligibility. Tennessee is 2-4 in the first half of the season and could probably be 2-5 after this game, requiring a record of 4-1 against South Carolina, UAB, Kentucky, Missouri and Vanderbilt to reach the postseason.
Review information
Date : Saturday, 19 October | Time : 9 p.m. ET
Location : Bryant-Denis Stadium – Tuscaloosa, Alabama
TV: ESPN | Live Streaming: WatchESPN.com
Game Prediction, Choices
Don't overwhelm this and believe you will be a solid enough supporter of Tennessee because of the large numbers in rival play. Even Alabama backups will put sensors on the board in Tuscaloosa Saturday night. Choice: Alabama (-34.5)
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