The Third Saturday in October has finally arrived, signifying the return of the rivalry between the Alabama Crimson Tide (5-1, 2-1 SEC) and the Tennessee Volunteers (5-1, 2-1).
Alabama holds a 59-39-7 all-time lead since the series began in 1901, but revenge is on the table after the last time the Crimson Tide entered Neyland Stadium. Tennessee had lost 15 consecutive games in this series until 2022 when the Volunteers beat the Tide in a game that saw 101 total points.
Both Alabama and Tennessee are 2-1 in the conference standings, and the loser of this game will fall to 5-2 overall and to the back of the pack in the SEC standings.
The most fascinating aspect of the game will be the Crimson Tide defense against the Volunteers passing offense, as both units have struggled in losing efforts this season.
Alabama enters as a -3 favorite with the over/under at 56.5.