Tennessee hosts Alabama in Week 7 NCAAF matchup

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Tennessee hosts Alabama in Week 7 NCAAF matchup
Summary

Tennessee (5-1, 2-1 SEC) will host Alabama (5-1, 3-1 SEC) on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. EDT. ESPN's Matchup Predictor gives the Vols a 28.8% chance to win, while Nolan Analytics projects Alabama to prevail 27-24. Both teams will wear home jerseys as part of a two-year agreement made by their athletic departments. Tennessee vice chancellor and director of athletics Danny White emphasized the importance of this rivalry, declaring the Third Saturday in October a unique tradition. The game will be televised on ABC and is part of this season's SEC schedule.

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  • •Tennessee and Alabama both have 5-1 records in SEC play.
  • •Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. EDT on Saturday.
  • •Nolan Analytics predicts a 27-24 victory for Alabama.
  • •Teams will wear home jerseys per a two-year agreement.
  • •Game will be broadcast on ABC.
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