The Alabama Crimson Tide take on the Tennessee Volunteers Saturday in Knoxville, TN. Here are the game notes, radio, television, and Livestream information needed to cheer on the Tide.
No. 1 ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide (7-0, 4-0 SEC) vs unranked Tennessee Volunteers (3-3, 1-2 SEC) – Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018.
Time: 2:30 p.m. Central Time
Location: Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN
Stadium Capacity: 102,055 (very narrow seats)
Expected Forecast at Game Time: Cloudy – 62* with a 15 percent chance of rain and winds at 8-10 mph.
Television Information: CBS
Television Announcers: Play-by-Play: Brad Nessler, Analyst: Gary Danielson, Sideline: Jamie Erdahl
Radio Info: Crimson Tide Sports Network; Eli Gold as Play-by-Play announcer, John Parker Wilson as color analyst, and Rashad Johnson as sideline reporter. CTSN on: Sirius/XM: 99/192
National Radio: Westwood One, Play-By-Play: Tom McCarthy, Analyst: Derek Rackley
Livestream Info: cbssports.com
Vegas Odds: via SBRodds.com. The Alabama Crimson Tide opened as a 28.5 point favorite.
Next up for Bama: The University of Alabama Crimson Tide has an open week, followed by a visit to Baton Rouge to take on LSU, Nov. 3, 2018.
Alabama Crimson Tide
Via Rolltide.com
Overall Series Record:
Alabama and Tennessee will meet for the 101st time on Saturday. The Crimson Tide leads the all-time series, 55-37-8.
"Alabama head coach Nick Saban is 13-1 in his career against Tennessee, including an 11-0 mark at Alabama."
The Alabama Crimson Tide can set a new record against the Vols. Twice Alabama football has achieved 11-game winning streaks against the Tennessee Volunteers. In addition to the current streak that began in 2007, the Alabama Crimson Tide won 11 straight in 1971-1981.
Nick Saban sets a new record every time he faces one of his former assistants turned head coaches. Saban is 12-0 in those matchups going into the Tennessee game.
SEE MORE: Alabama Crimson Tide Game Notes
Tennessee Volunteers
"The Vols and Crimson Tide have played every year since 1928 with the exceptionof 1943. Tennessee is 20-25-1 at home versus Alabama."
The Vols are yet to win against a quality opponent under Jeremy Pruitt. The three 2018 wins are against East Tennessee State, Texas El-Paso and Auburn. The Vols lost by more than three touchdowns to West Virginia, Florida and Georgia.
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What to expect
The Vols are riding high after last week’s upset of Auburn. Jeremy Pruitt has instilled fight in his team and they are not expected to back down against the Alabama Crimson Tide.
There are not likely to be many surprises on Saturday. Pruitt knows the Tide players well and the Tide coaches know his play-calling propensities.
Alabama football might have up to five new starters against the Vols. The personnel adjustments should enhance, rather than impede the Crimson Tide moving to 8-0.