Here’s everything you need to know about Alabama taking on rival Tennessee, including how to bet on the game and how to stream online.
Nick Saban and the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide have decimated every single foe that they’ve met this season. It seems as if Bama is even more powerful this year than it normally is and that largely is because of the emergence of Tua Taigovailoa. Tagovailoa has become a force for Alabama, throwing for 1,760 yards and 21 touchdowns while completing 71.5 percent of his passes. He’s done all of that while avoiding throwing a single interception all year.
However, there are some concerns about Tagovailoa. Against Mizzou, Tagovailoa’s knee was tweaked but he will probably be okay to play. Whether or not he will play will depend on how much Saban believes he needs to protect Tagovailoa.
Over in Knoxville, Tennessee is trying to break a losing streak against Alabama. The Vols haven’t been able to beat the Tide in over a decade and there’s certainly a desire to do so in the first year of the Jeremy Pruitt era. It’s unlikely that Tennessee will be able to take down the top-ranked team in the country this year, but the Vols are hopeful after their win over Auburn in Jordan-Hare Stadium
That said, this year’s Auburn team is notably different from this year’s Alabama team. The Crimson Tide has its eyes set on claiming the SEC title and then winning the College Football Playoff yet again. It’s not a stretch to say that Bama should be the title favorite this year. Auburn, on the other hand, is struggling to find an identity. Tennessee shouldn’t count on its game this week being comparable to its game last week.
How to bet and watch Alabama vs. Tennessee
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 20
- Start Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
- Stadium: Neyland Stadium
- TV Info: CBS
- Odds: Alabama -29
- Live Stream: CBS Sports
Prediction: The Crimson Tide should be able to run through Tennessee, even if Tagovailoa isn’t able to play in this game. Saban would be wise to rest his starting quarterback in this contest and utilize Jalen Hurts to protect their national title chances. However, whichever quarterback Alabama decides to turn to, the Crimson Tide should be able to win.
Score: Alabama 56, Tennessee 10