Third-year Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel met with media on Thursday to preview the Vols’ matchup at No. 8 Alabama (6-1, 4-0 SEC) in Week 8.
Kickoff between No. 15 Tennessee (5-1, 2-1 SEC) and the Crimson Tide is slated for 3:30 p.m. EDT (CBS).
“I think this is a great rivalry,” Heupel said. “It’s important to our fanbase, and I’m sure it’s important to their fanbase too. It’s one that is special. It’s a unique game and a unique setting.”
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Everything Heupel said during his media availability on Thursday is listed below.