Tennessee hosts Alabama in Week 7 NCAAF matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 12:50 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026

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.
- •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.
- 12:50 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee-Alabama football game initial score prediction Week 7
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