Tennessee football improves record projection after defeating Alabama

Tennessee football, ranked No. 14, secured a 26-10 victory over No. 7 Alabama at Neyland Stadium during Week 7. With this win, Tennessee's record now stands at 6-1 overall and 3-1 in the SEC. The Vols have shown strong performances throughout the season, including wins against Furman, Georgia Tech, Kennesaw State, Auburn, and Arkansas. Following the victory over Alabama, Tennessee's updated record projection is 9.2-3.0, bolstered by a strength of schedule ranking 23rd nationally. Upcoming games include South Carolina, Kentucky, Texas A&M, LSU, and Vanderbilt, with varying win probabilities for each matchup.

• 12:52 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Tennessee football: Updated record projection after Week 7