It’s almost time for The Third Saturday in October once again.
Tennessee was able to snap a 15-year losing streak to Alabama last year in Knoxville but have a tough test in Tuscaloosa this weekend as the Crimson Tide look for revenge.
This won’t be the same game, though. Last year’s contest involved two premiere quarterbacks in Hendon Hooker and Bryce Young as both led their teams to 50 points in an absolute shootout under the lights of Neyland Stadium. The over/under for this 2023 game is set at a lower number than either team scored during last year’s game, to give some context on how different these teams are than in the past.
Here’s a look at everything you need to know for this Saturday’s game in Tuscaloosa between No. 11 Alabama and No. 17 Tennessee:
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How to Watch – No. 17 Tennessee Volunteers (5-1, 2-1 SEC) at No. 11 Alabama Crimson Tide (6-1, 4-0 SEC)
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023
- Location: Bryant-Denny Stadium – Tuscaloosa, AL
- Start Time: 2:30 p.m. CT/3:30 p.m. ET
- TV: CBS Sports
- Online Streaming:
- Radio (Knoxville): The Vol Network/The Vol Network App
- Radio (Sirius): Sirius XM Channel 133 or 191
Betting Odds
- FanDuel Sportsbook
- Spread: Alabama -8.5 (-110)/Tennessee +8.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Alabama (-330)/Tennessee (+260)
- Total: Over 47.5 (-110)/Under 47.5 (-110)
- DraftKings
- Spread: Alabama -8.5 (-110)/Tennessee +8.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Alabama (-325)/Tennessee (+260)
- Total: Over 48 (-110)/Under 48 (-110)
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Previous Matchups
The Third Saturday in October is one of college football’s storied rivalries with the first meeting between the University of Tennessee and the University of Alabama dating all the way back to 1901 according to Winsipedia. More than 100 games have transpired involving the two programs with Alabama leading the series over Tennessee 59-39-7. Alabama won 15 straight games under Nick Saban until Josh Heupel’s second shot at the Tide led to a Tennessee win to snap the streak in 2022. Tennessee will now look to snap a road-losing streak to the Tide with back-to-back season wins.
Last 5 Games:
- 10/15/22 – Tennessee 52, Alabama 49 – KNOXVILLE
- 10/23/21 – Alabama 52, Tennessee 24 – TUSCALOOSA
- 10/24/20 – Alabama 48, Tennessee 17 – KNOXVILLE
- 10/19/19 – Alabama 35, Tennessee 13 – TUSCALOOSA
- 10/20/18 – Alabama 58, Tennessee 21 – KNOXVILLE
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Stat Leaders
Tennessee:
- Passing: Joe Milton III – 112/182, 1264 yards, 10 TDs, 4 INTs
- Rushing: Jaylen Wright – 80 carries, 571 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving: Squirrel White – 29 receptions, 305 yards, 0 TDs
Alabama:
- Passing: Jalen Milroe – 85/132, 1397 yards, 11 TDs, 4 INTs
- Rushing: Jase McClellan – 95 carries, 454 yards, 3 TDs
- Receiving: Jermaine Burton – 19 receptions, 446 yards, 4 TDs
Last Five Games:
Tennessee Volunteers:
- 10/14/23 – No. 19 Tennessee def. Texas A&M 20-13 (Knoxville)
- 9/30/23 – No. 21 Tennessee def. South Carolina 41-20 (Knoxville)
- 9/23/23 – No. 23 Tennessee def. UTSA 45-14 (Knoxville)
- 9/16/23 – Florida def. No. 11 Tennessee 29-16 (Gainesville)
- 9/9/23 – No. 9 Tennessee def. Austin Peay 30-13 (Knoxville)
Alabama Crimson Tide:
- 10/14/23 – Alabama def. Arkansas 24-21
- 10/7/23 – Alabama def. Texas A&M 26-20
- 9/30/23 – Alabama def. Mississippi State 40-17
- 9/23/23 – Alabama def. Ole Miss 24-10
- 9/16/23 – Alabama def. USF 17-3
Tennessee Uniform
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— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) October 19, 2023
Head Coach Josh Heupel – Thursday Press Conference
Tennessee Depth Chart
