Nick Saban Details the Challenging Aspects of Preparing for Tennessee
Alabama head coach Nick Saban has been more open with the media this year than seemingly any other year in the past. In addition to his standard weekly press conferences at the University of Alabama, Saban is also a weekly guest on ESPN’s Pat McAfee Show every Thursday. Saban’s 20-minute weekly interview with McAfee gives […]
Tennessee Football Preview: Can the Vols Topple Alabama in Tuscaloosa?
The Opponent: The University of Alabama needs no introduction to the Tennessee fan base. The Tide have been playing football for 131 years, and have claimed 127 national titles in the process. Saturday will be the 106th meeting between Alabama and Tennessee, with the Tide holding the all-time advantage 58-39-7. That was 43-38-7 before Nick […]
Josh Heupel Discusses Thoughts on Tennessee-Alabama Rivalry Amidst Scheduling Question Marks
It took Josh Heupel all of less than a day to recognize the importance of The Third Saturday in October rivalry after taking the head coaching position at the University of Tennessee in January 2021. As Heupel has pointed out at least twice this week, the rivalry between Tennessee and Alabama was mentioned to him […]
Tennessee Football Announced Uniforms For Alabama Game
Tennessee football is wearing its all white “stormtrooper” uniforms for Saturday’s rivalry showdown at No. 11 Alabama. ⬜️⬜️ stormtroopers ⬜️⬜️#GBO 🍊#DICKSHouseofSportKNX pic.twitter.com/o3sCClSJn7 — Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) October 19, 2023 Tennessee has worn five different uniform combinations this season but the all white uniforms are the only uniforms the Vols have worn in true road games […]
The Tuscaloosa News’ Nick Kelly Previews Tennessee’s Trip To Alabama
Tennessee is looking for its third straight SEC win when it heads to Tuscaloosa Saturday to take on No. 11 Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Each week, Rocky Top Insider will take you behind the scenes with a question and answer with a media member who covers Tennessee’s opponent. This week, The Tuscaloosa News’ Nick Kelly […]
What Tennessee Football Assistant Coaches Said Ahead Of Alabama Game
Tennessee football is looking to earn its first road win of the season this Saturday when they head to Tuscaloosa for a rivalry matchup against Alabama. Coming off the Vols’ big win over Texas A&M, defensive back’s coach Willie Martinez and running back’s coach Jerry Mack met with the local media Tuesday. Both coaches talked […]
What Josh Heupel Said About the Alabama Team and Quarterback Jalen Milroe
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel met with the media in Knoxville on Monday morning ahead of the Vols’ Third Saturday in October game against Alabama this week in Tuscaloosa. Heupel spoke highly of the importance this game has for both sides and gave praise to Alabama’s team and to quarterback Jalen Milroe. The Tide are […]
Alabama HC Nick Saban Talks Tennessee to Open Third Saturday in October Week
The Third Saturday in October week is off and rolling as both Alabama head coach Nick Saban and Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel each held an opening press conference on their respective campuses Monday. Alabama will host this year’s rivalry matchup after an unforgettable scene transpired after Tennessee’s game-winning field goal in the game last […]
Jalen Milroe: Alabama ‘Going To Have A Lot Of Fun’ Against Tennessee’s Pass Rush
Tennessee’s pass rush has been dominant this season, ranking third in the country in sacks and dominating in the Vols’ home wins over South Carolina and Texas A&M. Alabama’s pass protection has been lackluster, particularly by the Crimson Tide’s standards, through its first seven games this season. But Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe isn’t worried about […]
Tennessee Opens As Two Score Underdogs At Alabama
Tennessee opened as nine-point underdogs in its week eight matchup against Alabama according to Action Sports. Lines vary between Alabama being 8.5 and 10-point favorites with nine points being the most popular number. The over/under is set at 52.5. Tennessee is 3-2 against the spread this season. The Vols are 2-1 against the spread in […]