Alabama hits the road as one of the top-ranked teams in the nation to take on an up-and-coming Tennessee team that looks to snap a 15-year losing streak against the Crimson Tide.
This contest is full of storylines and high-profile players. Though the Volunteers are not favored to win the matchup, there is a sense from fans and analysts across the country that Alabama is on upset watch.
A big-time meeting between two rival SEC programs in a hostile environment is exactly what football fans live for.
Last season, this game came down to the fourth quarter, which Alabama dominated. Tennessee is hungry for a win with a new year and a new mindset. Here are five ways the Crimson Tide could slip up and hand Tennessee a win.