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Pete Hegseth to attend Alabama vs. Tennessee SEC game on Saturday

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Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Pete Hegseth to attend Alabama vs. Tennessee SEC game on Saturday

Summary

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will attend the SEC matchup between No. 6 Alabama and No. 14 Tennessee on Saturday, October 21, 2026, at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville. Hegseth will also speak to University of Tennessee ROTC Cadets and administer the oath of enlistment to new recruits as part of his “Send Me” tour. Alabama is looking to recover from its first loss of the season against Georgia, while Tennessee also seeks to maintain its College Football Playoff hopes after suffering one loss. This crucial game is part of a longstanding rivalry between the two teams, which could have playoff implications for the eventual loser.

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•Hegseth will speak to ROTC Cadets before the game
•Alabama lost to Georgia prior to this matchup
•Tennessee has one loss this season
•The game is a historic rivalry in college football
•Loser faces challenges in playoff contention

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