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Tennessee-Alabama football game score predictions

Vols Wire and Roll Tide Wire provide score predictions for the Tennessee-Alabama football game.

Saturday will mark the 107th meeting between Tennessee and Alabama football. The Third Saturday in October contest is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. EDT at Neyland Stadium (ABC).

Fourth-year Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel is playing for his second win over the Crimson Tide. Tennessee and Heupel defeated Alabama, 52-49, in Nick Saban’s final game at Neyland Stadium on Oct. 15, 2022.

The Vols are also playing for consecutive wins against Alabama at Neyland Stadium for the first time since 2004 and 2006.

“This rivalry has been around a long time, before Nick Saban was a part of it or I was a part of it,” Heupel said during game week. “The magnitude of this rivalry is the historical nature and what it has meant inside of this league.”

READ: Injury availability report for Tennessee-Alabama football game

Ahead of Saturday’s top 10 SEC matchup, Vols Wire and Roll Tide Wire provide game score predictions.

Tennessee-Alabama football game score predictions

  • Dan Harralson (Vols Wire): Tennessee 30, Alabama 27
  • Matt Melton (Roll Tide Wire): Alabama 30, Tennessee 27
  • Average score: Tennessee 28.5, Alabama 28.5

Tennessee, Alabama football depth charts for Third Saturday in October

Third Saturday in October: Tennessee and Alabama football depth charts in Week 8

The Third Saturday in October rivalry series will be renewed on Saturday between No. 10 Tennessee (5-1, 1-1 SEC) and No. 7 Alabama (5-1, 2-1 SEC). Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Kickoff between the Vols and Crimson Tide is slated for 3:30 p.m. EDT and will be televised by ABC. Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Greg McElroy (analyst) and Molly McGrath (sideline reporter) will be on the call.

Saturday’s contest will be the 107th in the series, dating to 1901. The Vols and Crimson Tide have played each other every year since 1928 with the exception of 1943 (World War II). Alabama leads the series, 60-39-7.

Tennessee and Alabama released projected depth charts in Week 8 and are below.

READ: 2024 SEC football power rankings after Week 7

Tennessee announces uniform combination for Alabama game

Tennessee announces its uniform combination against Alabama football.

No. 10 Tennessee (5-1, 1-1 SEC) will host No. 7 Alabama (5-1, 2-1 SEC) on Saturday at Neyland Stadium. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Kickoff for the Week 8 game is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. EDT. ABC will televise the Third Saturday in October contest.

Tennessee announced its uniform combination for Saturday’s game. The Vols will wear white helmets, orange jerseys and white pants against Alabama.

Tennessee enters Week 8 with wins against Chattanooga, North Carolina State, Kent State, Oklahoma and Florida. The Vols’ only loss was at Arkansas  in Week 6.

Alabama’s only regular-season loss was at Vanderbilt on Oct. 5. The Crimson Tide have defeated Western Kentucky, USF, Wisconsin, Georgia and South Carolina.

READ: 2024 SEC football power rankings after Week 7

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Tennessee’s all time football results against Alabama

All time results between Tennessee and Alabama football.

No. 10 Tennessee (5-1, 1-1 SEC) will host No. 7 Alabama (5-1, 2-1 SEC) Saturday in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season.

Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. EDT at Neyland Stadium. ABC will televise the Third Saturday in October.

Saturday will mark the 107th meeting between the two schools. Alabama leads the all time series, 60-39-7, dating to 1901.

Tennessee’s all time results against Alabama football

1901: Tennessee 6, Alabama 6

1903: Alabama 24, Tennessee 0

1904: Tennessee 5, Alabama 0

1905: Alabama 29, Tennessee 0

1906: Alabama 51, Tennessee 0

1907: Alabama 5, Tennessee 0

1908: Alabama 4, Tennessee 0

1909: Alabama 10, Tennessee 0

1912: Alabama 7, Tennessee 0

1913: Alabama 6, Tennessee 0

1914: Tennessee 17, Alabama 7

1928: Tennessee 15, Alabama 13

1929: Tennessee 6, Alabama 0

1930: Alabama 18, Tennessee 6

1931: Tennessee 25, Alabama 0

1932: Tennessee 7, Alabama 3

1933: Alabama 12, Tennessee 6

1934: Alabama 13, Tennessee 6

1935: Alabama 25, Tennessee 0

1936: Tennessee 0, Alabama 0

1937: Alabama 14, Tennessee 7

1938: Tennessee 13, Alabama 0

1939: Tennessee 21, Alabama 0

1940: Tennessee 27, Alabama 12

1941: Alabama 9, Tennessee 2

1942: Alabama 8, Tennessee 0

1944: Tennessee 0, Alabama 0

1945: Alabama 25, Tennessee 7

1946: Tennessee 12, Alabama 0

1947: Alabama 10, Tennessee 0

1948: Tennessee 21, Alabama 6

1949: Tennessee 7, Alabama 7

1950: Tennessee 14, Alabama 9

1951: Tennessee 27, Alabama 13

1952: Tennessee 15, Alabama 0

1953: Tennessee 0, Alabama 0

1954: Alabama 27, Tennessee 0

1955: Tennessee 20, Alabama 0

1956: Tennessee 24, Alabama 0

1957: Tennessee 14, Alabama 0

1958: Tennessee 14, Alabama 7

1959: Tennessee 7, Alabama 7

1960: Tennessee 20, Alabama 7

1961: Alabama 34, Tennessee 3

1962: Alabama 27, Tennessee 7

1963: Alabama 35, Tennessee 0

1964: Alabama 19, Tennessee 8

1965: Tennessee 7, Alabama 7

1966: Alabama 11, Tennessee 10

1967: Tennessee 24, Alabama 13

1968: Tennessee 10, Alabama 9

1969: Tennessee 41, Alabama 14

1970: Tennessee 24, Alabama 0

1971: Alabama 32, Tennessee 15

1972: Alabama 17, Tennessee 10

1973: Alabama 42, Tennessee 21

1974: Alabama 28, Tennessee 6

1975: Alabama 30, Tennessee 7

1976: Alabama 20, Tennessee 13

1977: Alabama 24, Tennessee 10

1978: Alabama 30, Tennessee 17

1979: Alabama 27, Tennessee 17

1980: Alabama 27, Tennessee 0

1981: Alabama 38, Tennessee 19

1982: Tennessee 35, Alabama 28

1983: Tennessee 41, Alabama 34

1984: Tennessee 38, Alabama 27

1985: Tennessee 16, Alabama 14

1986: Alabama 56, Tennessee 28

1987: Alabama 41, Tennessee 22

1988: Alabama 38, Tennessee 20

1989 Alabama 47, Tennessee 30

1990: Alabama 9, Tennessee 6

1991: Alabama 24, Alabama 19

1992: Alabama 17, Tennessee 10

1993: Tennessee 17, Alabama 17 (Alabama forfeited)

1994: Alabama 17, Tennessee 13

1995: Tennessee 41, Alabama 14

1996: Tennessee 20, Alabama 13

1997: Tennessee 38, Tennessee 21

1998: Tennessee 35, Alabama 18

1999: Tennessee 21, Alabama 7

2000: Tennessee 20, Alabama 10

2001: Tennessee 35, Alabama 24

2002: Alabama 34, Tennessee 14

2003: Tennessee 51, Alabama 43 (5OT)

2004: Tennessee 17, Alabama 13

2005: Alabama 6, Tennessee 3 (Alabama vacated)

2006: Tennessee 16, Alabama 13

2007: Alabama 41, Tennessee 17

2008: Alabama 29, Tennessee 9

2009: Alabama 12, Tennessee 10

2010: Alabama 41, Tennessee 10

2011: Alabama 37, Tennessee 6

2012: Alabama 44, Tennessee 13

2013: Alabama 45, Tennessee 10

2014: Alabama 34, Tennessee 20

2015: Alabama 19, Tennessee 14

2016: Alabama 49, Tennessee 10

2017: Alabama 45, Tennessee 7

2018: Alabama 58, Tennessee 21

2019: Alabama 35, Tennessee 13

2020: Alabama 48, Tennessee 17

2021: Alabama 52, Tennessee 24

2022: Tennessee 52, Alabama 49

2023: Alabama 34, Tennessee 20

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Ethan Davis’ progress detailed ahead of Alabama game

Josh Heupel discusses tight end Ethan Davis ahead of the Vols’ Week 8 game versus Alabama.

Redshirt freshman Ethan Davis has appeared in five contests for Tennessee in 2024. The 6-foot-5, 246-pound tight end has recorded seven receptions for 52 yards and one touchdown.

Davis did not play in Tennessee’s loss at Arkansas in Week 6 and saw limited action against Florida in Week 7.

Ahead of Week 8 versus Alabama, fourth-year Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel discussed Davis’ progression this season.

“He is somebody that we plan on using more,” Heupel said. “A couple weeks ago, structural change, Miles (Kitselman) got a majority of it with Holden (Staes). We got a great confidence in him. We’ll continue to play him moving forward.”

Davis appeared in three contests for the Vols as a freshman in 2023, totaling two receptions for 33 yards.

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Cooper Mays previews Third Saturday in October against Alabama

Tennessee senior offensive lineman Cooper Mays discusses playing against Alabama’s defensive line.

No. 10 Tennessee (5-1, 1-1 SEC) will host No. 7 Alabama (5-1, 2-1 SEC) on Saturday at Neyland Stadium. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Kickoff between the Vols and Crimson Tide is slated for 3:30 p.m. EDT and will be televised by ABC. Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Greg McElroy (analyst) and Molly McGrath (sideline reporter) will be on the call.

Tennessee senior offensive lineman Cooper Mays met with media on Monday to kick off game week. He discussed the Vols hosting Alabama in a top 10 matchup.

“I think we’re all excited for it,” Mays said. “I think, maybe, I might be a little more excited because I am local, but I think we all know what the challenge means and what it means to this fanbase and this program. I think everybody is ready for it.”

READ: 2024 SEC football power rankings after Week 7

The 6-foot-4, 310-pound center also discussed what stands out about Alabama’s defense and its line.

“The first thing you look at is the God-given talent, size, athleticism, the violence they can play with,” Mays said. “Based off those things, that’s the first thing that steps out. You know what Alabama is going to be each year. You put on the film, but you know what is going to be on it.”

PHOTOS: Tennessee fans storm field at Neyland Stadium after defeating Alabama in 2022

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Josh Heupel discusses who could take over defensive in-helmet communication duties

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel discusses who could take over defensive in-helmet communication duties for Keenan Pili.

The Third Saturday in October rivalry between Tennessee and Alabama will be renewed on Saturday in Week 8 at Neyland Stadium (3:30 p.m. EDT, ABC).

On Monday, fourth-year Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel announced redshirt senior linebacker Keenan Pili will miss the remainder of the season due to an ACL injury. Pili used in-helmet communication during the Vols’ first six games this season.

Heupel discussed who could potentially take over defensive in-helmet communication against Alabama.

“Haven’t finalized that,” Heupel said. “Could be Arion (Carter), could be (Jeremiah) Telander that takes that over.”

Carter has appeared in six games in 2024, recording 27 tackles, 4.5 tackles for a loss, one interception and four pass deflections. Telander has also appeared in six contests for the Vols this season, totaling 18 tackles, one tackle for a loss, one pass deflection and one fumble recovery.

READ: 2024 SEC football power rankings after Week 7

Jeremiah Telander. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

20th anniversary of Tennessee’s victory against Alabama in 2004

A look back at Tennessee’s victory against Alabama in 2004 at Neyland Stadium.

No. 10 Tennessee (5-1, 1-1 SEC) will host No. 7 Alabama (5-1, 2-1 SEC) Saturday in Week 8 at Neyland Stadium (3:30 p.m. EDT, ABC).

Each week, Vols Wire looks back at a memorable Tennessee game against its upcoming opponent. Vols Wire revisits Tennessee’s, 17-13, win versus Alabama on Oct. 23, 2004 at Neyland Stadium.

Tennessee scored first after a defensive touchdown. Parys Haralson returned a Crimson Tide fumble 18 yards. James Wilhoit converted an extra point with 14 minutes, 15 seconds remaining in the first quarter.

Alabama led, 10-7, in the second quarter after Tim Castille scored a rushing touchdown and a 34-yard field goal by Brian Bostick.

Tennessee quarterback Erik Ainge completed a 19-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jayson Swain before halftime to give the Vols a, 14-10, lead.

Wilhoit converted a 40-yard field goal in the third quarter for Tennessee and Bostick kicked a 47-yard field goal in the fourth quarter for Alabama.

Ainge completed 10-of-22 passing attempts for 132 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

Gerald Riggs Jr. totaled 39 rushing yards on 19 attempts for the Vols, while Swain recorded five receptions for 80 yards and one touchdown.

Alabama quarterback Spencer Pennington completed 14-of-28 passing attempts for 113 yards and one interception.

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Announcers revealed for Notre Dame-Georgia Tech game on ESPN

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Until now, it was unclear whether ESPN or ABC would broadcast Notre Dame’s contest against Georgia Tech. It’s annoying how ESPN often waits until this soon before games it has broadcast rights to to announce where a game specifically will be broadcast, but it’s the reality for many college football fans.

We now know that Irish and Yellow Jackets will face each other on ESPN. The game between Alabama and Tennessee has drawn ABC during the same time slot. It makes sense that the contest with the two ranked teams would be on the network with the bigger reach.

On the call for the Irish’s visit to Atlanta will be Bob Wischusen and Louis Riddick, while Kris Budden works the sidelines. It’s been a while since Riddick has announced an Irish game, but he is one of the most respected analysts in college football.

Irish fans who don’t care for Jason Garrett being retained for the NBC coverage this season surely will enjoy this break:

Best of luck to the entire broadcast crew in covering the game.

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Josh Heupel previews Tennessee-Alabama game week

Tennessee football head coach Josh Heupel kicks off Alabama game week.

No. 10 Tennessee (5-1, 1-1 SEC) will host No. 7 Alabama (5-1, 2-1 SEC) on Saturday at Neyland Stadium.

Kickoff between the Vols and Crimson Tide is slated for 3:30 p.m. EDT and will be televised by ABC.

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel met with media on Monday and previewed game week.

“Another huge contest here for us,” Heupel said. “It’s a rivalry game and college football as good as it gets here with these two teams playing, so looking forward to seeing our fans on Saturday. We need a great week of practice and preparation.

“Really good football team that we’re playing, talented as everybody knows, the ability to make explosive plays on the offensive side of the football. It starts with their quarterback, him being part of the run game and playmakers out on the outside. Defensively, personnel wise, they look like they always do. Big and strong up front, the second level can run, and the third level is extremely athletic. Huge test for us. We have to continue to get better and get ready to go play really good football.”

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire