Alabama Football: Five Bold Predictions for Tide vs. Vols
By Ronald Evans
Alabama Football Bold Prediction No. 4
This prediction is a two-parter, but first, check out the tweet below.
Since taking over the @Vol_Football starting QB job in Week 3 last season, Hendon Hooker has accounted for 47 TDs, completed 68.4% of his passes and thrown just two interceptions. ESPN's Mel Kiper says Hooker has played his way into potentially being a second-round pick.
— Chris Low (@ClowESPN) October 11, 2022
Hooker’s touchdown pass-to-interception ratio is exceptional. For the record, some of the 47 touchdowns cited by Lowe were running plays. But Hooker’s accuracy is not in question. The first part of this bold prediction is the Crimson Tide will improve on its takeaways of Hooker from last season, by intercepting two of his passes.
Part two of the prediction is with the interceptions, Alabama will win a turnover margin battle with the Vols.
Bold Prediction No. 5
A risk in making bold predictions is not giving the opponent enough credit. While I am not convinced Tennessee has earned being selected as a Top 10 team, they are a good team and much improved over last season. I predict they will take a first-half lead in the game, by as much as 10-14 points. The lead will not hold. And 16 in a row will be devastating for the Tennessee fanbase.
Note: Player and Team data from cfbstats.com and ESPN
Next. The package, key to beating the Vols. dark
For those of us not in Neyland Stadium, one aspect of the game will be difficult to perceive. That aspect is at what point will Tennessee players cease to believe they can win.