Everything Nick Saban said on Monday of Tennessee game week

Nick Saban previews Alabama’s Week 8 matchup with Tennessee

The Alabama Crimson Tide (6-1, 4-0 in SEC) currently have a strong grip atop of the SEC West standings heading into their Week 8 matchup with the Tennessee Volunteers.

The Vols got the best of the Tide last season in Knoxville with a 52-49 victory over Alabama. Last season’s three-point win was the first that Tennessee had in the [autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] era at Alabama.

On Monday, Coach Saban would take part in the first of his two weekly press conferences in Tuscaloosa to recap Saturday’s win over Arkansas as well as preview the upcoming matchup with Tennessee.

Here is everything Coach Saban had to say on Monday!

Five storylines to watch ahead of Alabama’s Week 8 matchup with Tennessee

We’ll be watching these storylines throughout the week leading up to Alabama’s Week 8 matchup with Tennessee

The Alabama Crimson Tide (6-1, 4-0 in SEC) is set to host the Tennessee Volunteers (5-1, 2-1 in SEC) this Saturday for another edition of the “Third Saturday in October”.

The Crimson Tide has dominated the Vols under the leadership of head coach [autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] whose lone loss to Tennessee came last season in an instant classic where the Vols won 52-49 on a last-second field goal.

It’s always fun when Alabama and Tennessee get together on the gridiron, especially when both teams have something to play for. The Crimson Tide still controls their own destiny in the SEC West, while the Vols need a win to stay in the hunt in the SEC East.

Let’s take a look a some of the top storylines to watch ahead of the rivalry matchup between the Tide and Vols.

Alabama softball falls to Tennessee 10-5 in opening game of WCWS

Alabama softball drops opening game of Women’s College World Series to Tennessee 10-5.

The 2023 Women’s College World Series did not get started the way that Patrick Murphy and the Crimson Tide had hoped for as the Alabama softball team lost to the Tennessee Lady Vols 10-5 in Thursday’s action.

Tennessee struck first in the bottom of the second inning with four runs. Alabama responded with a pair of RBI singles in the next half-inning to cut the lead to 4-2. Tennessee quickly went back up by four, as a two-run home run from Jamison Brockenbrough in the bottom of the third stretched the lead to 6-2.

Tennesse would go on to outscore the Tide 4-3 through the remainder of the contest.

With the loss Alabama falls into the losers bracket in Oklahoma City and will take on Stanford in an elimination game on Friday night.

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How to watch Alabama softball vs. Tennessee on Thursday in the WCWS

How to watch Alabama softball take on Tennessee on Thursday to open the 2023 Women’s College World Series in OKC!

On Thursday, the 2023 Women’s College World Series will get underway in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Patrick Murphy and the Alabama softball help get things started when they take on their SEC rival the Tennessee Lady Vols.

After missing out on OKC last season, coach Murphy and the Tide return to the WCWS for the 14th time in program history.

Alabama punched its ticket to OKC after defeating Northwestern in the Tuscaloosa Super Regional in an exciting three-game series.

Here is how you can catch the action between Alabama and Tennessee on Thursday as the SEC flexes its muscles early on in the WCWS!

Everything Nate Oats said following Alabama’s road loss to Tennessee

Everything Alabama’s Nate Oats said following the 68-59 road loss to Tennessee.

No. 1 Alabama suffered its first SEC defeat of the season on Wednesday night with a 68-59 loss on the road to the Tennessee Volunteers.

With the loss, Alabama is now 22-4 on the season and 12-1 in conference play.

The Crimson Tide did not put up its best effort on Wednesday night, especially when it comes to the turnover department. Alabama committed 19 turnovers and the Vols turned those turnovers into 26 points.

Following the loss, Crimson Tide head coach [autotag]Nate Oats[/autotag] would speak to the media and discuss his team’s performance against the Vols.

Here is everything coach Oats had to say following the loss.

Alabama vs. Tennessee live stream, TV channel, time, odds, how to watch college basketball

The Alabama Crimson Tide will take on the Tennessee Volunteers in an SEC college basketball showdown on Wednesday night.

The Alabama Crimson Tide will take on the Tennessee Volunteers in an SEC college basketball showdown on Wednesday night.

Alabama enters the game with a 22-3 record and the No. 1 team in the nation after knocking off Auburn in a 77-69 win. They also are ranking 13th in the nation in scoring, averaging 83.8 points per game. Meanwhile, Tennessee will be looking to bounce back after an 86-85 loss to Missouri at home. The Vols rank 8th in the nation in scoring defense, allowing just 60.4 points per game.

This will be a good one tonight in NCAA hoops, here is everything you need to know to watch or stream the action.

#1 Alabama vs. #10 Tennessee

  • When: Wednesday, February 15
  • Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
  • TV: ESPN2
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

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Alabama vs. Tennessee: Stream, injury report, broadcast info for Wed., Fed. 15

How to watch No. 1 Alabama take on No. 11 Tennessee in Knoxville!

[autotag]Nate Oats[/autotag] and the No. 1 ranked Alabama men’s basketball will take a trip north to Knoxville on Wednesday to take on the No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers.

Alabama is currently 22-3 on the season and a perfect 12-0 in SEC play. The Vols are currently on a two-game losing streak. Both losses came on buzzer-beaters against Vanderbilt and Missouri.

With the Vols in desperate need of a win to try and keep pace with the Tide, Tennessee is sure to have Thompson–Boling Arena packed and loud for the contest Wednesday night.

Here is everything you need to know to catch the action between Alabama and Tennessee on Wednesday night.

Report Card: Grading Alabama’s excruciating loss to Tennessee

Grading Alabama’s 52-49 loss to the Tennessee Volunteers.

It was a game for the ages in Knoxville on Saturday, and, in an offensive clinic, the Tennessee Volunteers upset the Alabama Crimson Tide, 52-49.

Both teams raced up and down the field to the tune of 101 combined points and more than 1,100 yards of offense.

Despite 17 penalties, [autotag]Bryce Young[/autotag] kept the Crimson Tide in the game with his spectacular play and magician-like ability in the pocket to give the Tide a chance to win it at the end, but place kicker Will Reichard’s kick sailed wide right.

On the ensuing possession, Hendon Hooker led the Vols down the field, setting up the game-winning 40-yard field goal as time expired.

Let’s take a look at how Alabama graded out in all three phases against the Vols.

First, the offense

5 takeaways from Alabama’s last second loss to Tennessee

5 takeaways from Alabama’s last second loss to Tennessee.

I believe the fans are still celebrating in Knoxville as the Tennessee Volunteers upset the Alabama Crimson Tide 52-49 on Saturday night inside Neyland Stadium.

In a game that featured over 1,100 yards of offense and 101 combined points, the Vols were able to outlast [autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] and the Tide.

Both [autotag]Bryce Young[/autotag] and Hendon Hooker looked like NFL stars as they led their offenses up and down the field for the majority of the contest.

Now that everyone has had a chance to catch their breath following the epic matchup up on Rocky Top, it is time for our weekly installment of five takeaways.

FINAL: Alabama suffers heartbreaking 52-49 loss to Tennessee

Tennessee upsets Alabama in an offensive shootout 52-49.

It will be a long trip back to Tuscaloosa for [autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] and the Alabama football team. The Tide dropped a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday night, 52-49.

The Crimson Tide committed an atrocious 17 penalties for 130 yards and surrendered 567 yards on defense in a losing effort.

[autotag]Bryce Young[/autotag] and [autotag]Jahmyr Gibbs[/autotag] did their best in keeping Alabama in the contest. Young finished 35-52 for 455 yards and two touchdowns. Gibbs racked up 103 rushing yards and three touchdowns while also collecting five catches for 48 yards.

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker, with the help of wide receiver Jalin Hyatt, kept the Alabama defense on its heels for the majority of the contest. Hooker and Hyatt connected six times for 207 yards and five touchdowns.

Despite the loss, Alabama’s goals for the 2022 season are still within reach.