Alabama faces Tennessee in SEC showdown on Saturday at Neyland Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
Alabama is set to visit Neyland Stadium on Saturday to face Tennessee in a Top 25 matchup. Both teams enter with a 5-1 record, and this game marks another chapter in the historic SEC rivalry known as "The Third Saturday in October." Alabama looks to overcome past struggles at Neyland, having lost closely contested games there in 2022 and 2024. The matchup features Alabama's defense, which is coming off a difficult performance against Georgia, as they prepare to face Tennessee's strong ground game, averaging 228.3 yards per contest.
- •Alabama holds a 61-39-8 all-time advantage in the series.
- •Kalen DeBoer is 7-1 coming off a loss as Alabama's head coach.
- •Tennessee ranks No. 2 in the SEC for rushing yards per game.
- •Both teams are currently 2-1 in SEC play this season.
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — 3 storylines for Alabama vs. Tennessee in Top 25 road showdown
"Alabama travels to Neyland Stadium on Saturday, a venue they have struggled at in recent trips. Here are three storylines entering Saturday's game.
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