No. 7 Alabama meets No. 14 Tennessee in third Saturday showdown

Both 5-1; loser falls behind in SEC race

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

What happened: Alabama lost 20-17 to Georgia to fall to 5-1. Tennessee also enters 5-1 after its defense carried two recent conference games. The rivals meet Saturday in the annual third Saturday of October game.

Why it matters: The loser absorbs a damaging second loss with little margin left in the SEC race. Alabama allows 236.5 passing yards per game while leading college football with four pick-sixes. Tennessee ranks 16th in points allowed per game and third nationally at 3.6 sacks per game.

By the numbers: Alabama ranks 90th allowing 236.5 passing yards per game; its quarterbacks have been sacked 2.7 times per game, 108th nationally. Tennessee averages 3.6 sacks per game with three defenders at four or more sacks. George MacIntyre has completed 65% with two touchdowns and two interceptions.

What to watch: Alabama plans more tight-end involvement with Marshall Pritchett, Kaleb Edwards and Josh Ford and quick short-yardage throws from Keelon Russell. Pressure on George MacIntyre and center Racin Delgatty's availability shape the matchup.

Sources

Yahoo CFB 2026-10-16T19:36:40.702579+00:00

CONVERSATION

Loading comments…

CFBPreviewAlabamaTennesseeGeorgia

WR Pro

The day's sports, briefed to your inbox at 7am ET. Every claim sourced.

$9/month Free weekly newsletter →