Alabama faces Tennessee on Saturday in Knoxville. 16Powers.com previews this SEC football game and predicts the final score.
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TEAM SCHEDULES/RESULTS
Alabama
| Date | Guest | PTs | Home | PTs | Time (EST) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | WKU | 0 | Alabama | 63 | ESPN | 7:00 PM |
| Sep. 7 | South Florida | 16 | Alabama | 42 | ESPN | 7:00 PM |
| Sep. 14 | Alabama | 42 | Wisconsin | 10 | FOX | Noon |
| Sep. 28 | Georgia | 34 | Alabama | 41 | ABC | 7:30 PM |
| Oct. 5 | Alabama | 35 | Vanderbilt | 40 | TBA | TBA |
| Oct. 12 | South Carolina | 25 | Alabama | 27 | ABC | 9:00 AM |
| Oct. 19 | Alabama | Tennessee | ABC | 12:30 PM | ||
| Oct. 26 | Missouri | Alabama | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 9 | Alabama | LSU | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 16 | Mercer | Alabama | ESPN+ | 2:00 PM | ||
| Nov. 23 | Alabama | Oklahoma | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 30 | Auburn | Alabama | TBA | TBA |
Tennessee
| Date | Guest | PTs | Home | PTs | Time (EST) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | Chattanooga | 3 | Tennessee | 69 | SECN | 12:45 PM |
| Sep. 7 | NC State | 10 | Tennessee | 51 | ABC | 7:30 PM |
| Sep. 14 | Kent State | 0 | Tennessee | 71 | SECN | 7:45 PM |
| Sep. 21 | Tennessee | 25 | Oklahoma | 15 | TBA | TBA |
| Oct. 5 | Tennessee | 14 | Arkansas | 19 | TBA | TBA |
| Oct. 12 | Florida | 17 | Tennessee | 23 | ESPN | 4:00 PM |
| Oct. 19 | Alabama | Tennessee | ABC | 12:30 PM | ||
| Nov. 2 | Kentucky | Tennessee | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 9 | Mississippi State | Tennessee | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 16 | Tennessee | Georgia | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 23 | Texas at El Paso | Tennessee | ESPN+ | 1:00 PM | ||
| Nov. 30 | Tennessee | Vanderbilt | TBA | TBA |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL RATINGS
| Rating | Alabama | Tennessee |
| ESPN FPI | 3 | 7 |
| Sagarin | 5 | 8 |
| Massey Composite | 4 | 14 |
| PiRate Ratings | 5 | 12 |
KEY STATS
| Statistic | Team | Nat. Rank | Conf. Rank |
Value |
| 3rd down Coversion Pct | Alabama Tennessee |
30 41 |
6 8 |
0.464 0.447 |
| 3rd Down Conversion Pct Defense | Tennessee Alabama |
2 23 |
1 6 |
0.241 0.313 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct | Alabama Tennessee |
7 24 |
2 4 |
0.800 0.700 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct Defense | Tennessee Alabama |
4 119 |
1 16 |
0.200 0.706 |
| Blocked Kicks | Tennessee | 30 | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Kicks Allowed | Alabama Tennessee |
1 1 |
1 1 |
0 0 |
| Blocked Punts | Tennessee | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Punts Allowed | Alabama Tennessee |
1 1 |
1 1 |
0 0 |
| Completion Percentage | Alabama Tennessee |
5 31 |
1 8 |
0.719 0.661 |
| Defensive TDs | Tennessee | 22 | 3 | 1 |
| Fewest Penalties | Tennessee Alabama |
98 110 |
12 14 |
44 47 |
| Fewest Penalties Per Game | Tennessee Alabama |
98 111 |
12 14 |
7.33 7.83 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards | Tennessee Alabama |
87 115 |
10 15 |
365 433 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game | Tennessee Alabama |
87 118 |
10 15 |
60.83 72.17 |
| First Downs Defense | Tennessee Alabama |
11 82 |
4 13 |
89 122 |
| First Downs Offense | Tennessee Alabama |
29 81 |
4 13 |
138 121 |
| Fumbles Lost | Tennessee Alabama |
58 100 |
7 14 |
3 5 |
| Fumbles Recovered | Alabama Tennessee |
5 5 |
2 2 |
6 6 |
| Kickoff Return Defense | Tennessee Alabama |
3 47 |
1 10 |
5.00 17.77 |
| Kickoff Returns | Tennessee Alabama |
36 41 |
6 7 |
22.75 22.33 |
| Net Punting | Alabama Tennessee |
4 73 |
2 15 |
44.68 38.79 |
| Passes Had Intercepted | Tennessee Alabama |
41 41 |
7 7 |
4 4 |
| Passes Intercepted | Alabama Tennessee |
37 90 |
5 12 |
6 3 |
| Passing Offense | Alabama Tennessee |
38 61 |
7 11 |
263.2 238.3 |
| Passing Yards Allowed | Tennessee Alabama |
19 62 |
4 8 |
170.2 213.3 |
| Passing Yards per Completion | Alabama Tennessee |
8 42 |
3 10 |
15.04 12.88 |
| Punt Return Defense | Alabama Tennessee |
6 105 |
3 14 |
1.33 11.11 |
| Punt Returns | Tennessee Alabama |
9 76 |
3 12 |
18.60 7.91 |
| Red Zone Defense | Tennessee Alabama |
6 64 |
3 9 |
0.632 0.833 |
| Red Zone Offense | Tennessee Alabama |
39 80 |
5 11 |
0.900 0.833 |
| Rushing Defense | Tennessee Alabama |
5 54 |
2 14 |
79.7 129.2 |
| Rushing Offense | Tennessee Alabama |
7 51 |
1 7 |
246.2 179.2 |
| Sacks Allowed | Alabama Tennessee |
72 81 |
8 10 |
2.00 2.17 |
| Scoring Defense | Tennessee Alabama |
4 42 |
3 11 |
10.7 20.8 |
| Scoring Offense | Tennessee Alabama |
9 10 |
2 3 |
42.2 41.7 |
| Tackles for Loss Allowed | Tennessee Alabama |
71 77 |
8 11 |
5.33 5.50 |
| Team Passing Efficiency | Alabama Tennessee |
4 39 |
1 9 |
184.41 150.49 |
| Team Passing Efficiency Defense | Alabama Tennessee |
28 32 |
5 6 |
116.63 117.51 |
| Team Sacks | Alabama Tennessee |
37 62 |
7 11 |
2.33 2.00 |
| Team Tackles for Loss | Tennessee Alabama |
7 45 |
2 8 |
8.3 6.3 |
| Time of Possession | Tennessee Alabama |
80 109 |
9 12 |
29:37 27:43 |
| Total Defense | Tennessee Alabama |
2 55 |
2 13 |
249.8 342.5 |
| Total Offense | Tennessee Alabama |
9 35 |
4 8 |
484.5 442.3 |
| Turnover Margin | Alabama Tennessee |
36 50 |
6 8 |
0.50 0.33 |
| Turnovers Gained | Alabama Tennessee |
12 43 |
2 6 |
12 9 |
| Turnovers Lost | Tennessee Alabama |
49 82 |
7 12 |
7 9 |
| Winning Percentage | Alabama Tennessee |
12 12 |
2 2 |
0.833 0.833 |
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Vanderbilt
QB Jalen Milroe, RB Justice Haynes, WR Kobe Prentice, TE CJ Dippre, C Parker Brailsford, OL Tyler Booker, OL Kayden Proctor, DT Tim Smith, DL, LB Deontae Lawson, LB, CB Domani Jackson, CB Zabien Brown, S Malachi Moore, K Graham Nicholson, P James Burnip, ATH Kendrick Law, ATH Keionte Scott
Ball State
QB Nico Iamaleava, RB Dylan Sampson, WR Squirrel White, WR Bru McCoy, TE Miles Kitselman, C Cooper Mays, OL Javontez Spraggins, DT Omar Thomas-Lott, DE James Pearce, LB Arion Carter, LB Keenan Pili, CB Ricky Gibson, S Jakobe Thomas, S Andre Turrentine, K Josh Turbyville, P Jackson Ross
INJURIES
Alabama
Player POS Status
Q. Russaw LB Questionable
C. Adams WR Questionable
J. Hale WR Out
Tennessee
Player POS Status
K. Perry LB Questionable
C. Seldon RB Questionable
M. Matthews WR Questionable
E. Okoye DL Out
B. Staley WR Questionable
J. Thomas DB Out
Source: Covers.com
Alabama vs. Tennessee Football Series History
Alabama leads 59-39-7
COMMENTS
The upcoming Alabama vs. Tennessee football game on October 19, 2024, is one of the most highly anticipated matchups in the SEC. Both teams bring storied traditions and significant talent to the field. Alabama, ranked No. 7 with a 4-1 record, is looking to solidify its position as a playoff contender. Head coach Kalen DeBoer continues to lead the Crimson Tide with his characteristic attention to detail and defensive prowess. Alabama’s offense will revolve around quarterback Jalen Milroe, who has thrown for over 1,500 yards this season.
Tennessee, ranked No. 18 with a 4-1 record, will be led by head coach Josh Heupel, who has transformed the Volunteers into an offensive juggernaut. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava has been effective, passing for over 1,000 yards and seven touchdowns​. The Volunteers’ offense is balanced, with running back Dylan Sampson powering the ground game, racking up 587 yards and 12 touchdowns on the season​. Heupel’s offense will aim to exploit Alabama’s secondary, which has been tested by stronger passing teams this year.
Defensively, Alabama’s unit has been strong, allowing just 17.2 points per game. Their front seven, led by linebacker Dallas Turner, will look to disrupt Tennessee’s tempo and put pressure on Iamaleava​. Tennessee’s defense, though stout, will need to contain Alabama’s multi-dimensional attack and win key battles in the trenches. Linebacker Keenan Pili has been instrumental for the Volunteers, and his leadership will be crucial​.
This game will likely come down to Alabama’s defensive adjustments and whether Tennessee can execute its explosive offensive game plan. A close contest is expected, with both teams fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive.
PREDICTIONS
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Tennessee 27, Alabama 21
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Tennessee 34, Alabama 28
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Tennessee 27, Alabama 21
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Tennessee 34, Alabama 28
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 12:30 PM. Watch this SEC football game on the ABC Network.
