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Tennessee vs Alabama score today: Live updates, highlights from Week 8 game
Tennessee football and Alabama face off in their Third Saturday in October rivalry game with potential playoff implications on the line.
Neyland Stadium will be rocking as the No. 10 Vols (5-1, 2-1 SEC) host No. 7 Alabama (5-1, 2-1) at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
A lot of the 2024 college football season remains. But the winner of this top-10 matchup should have the inside track to a playoff spot. The loser’s path to the 12-team bracket will narrow.
Alabama won 16 of the past 17 meetings in this series under coach Nick Saban, but he lost to the Vols in 2022 in an epic game at Neyland Stadium. First-year coach Kalen DeBoer will get his first taste of the rivalry today.
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Tennessee vs Alabama score
| Teams | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | OT |
| Alabama | xx | xx | xx | xx | xx |
| Tennessee | xx | xx | xx | xx | xx |
Tennessee vs Alabama update
Check back here after kickoff for live updates from the game.
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Tennessee vs Alabama start time
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 19
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Neyland Stadium (101,915) in Knoxville
Tennessee’s game against Alabama is set to kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 19, at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville.
The game will air live on ESPN, with streaming options available on the ESPN app or Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers. Sean McDonough will handle play-by-play duties with Greg McElroy as the color analyst for the broadcast. Molly McGrath will serve as the sideline reporter.
Tennessee vs Alabama history
- Series record: Alabama leads 60-39-7
- Tennessee last win: 52-49 (2022)
- Alabama last win: 34-20 (2023)
Tennessee vs Alabama prediction
Alabama 27, Tennessee 20: Tennessee’s offensive woes seem to be the rule more than the exception lately. So unless the Vols reverse that trend, Alabama has the edge. That being said, this is a winnable game for Tennessee. But it’ll take a strong defensive performance, a rowdy Neyland Stadium and an offensive turnaround. Two of those seem more likely than the other, at least for now. Check out more predictions from our Knox News staff.
Tennessee vs Alabama betting odds
Game lines and odds from BetMGM as of Saturday:
- Spread: Alabama -3
- Over/under: 56.5 points
- Moneyline: Alabama -160
Tennessee vs Alabama injury updates
Injury list is from the SEC availability report released Friday. This list will be updated when the SEC’s availability report is updated 90 minutes prior to kickoff.
- Tennessee: DB Jourdan Thomas (out), LB Keenan Pili (out), LB Edwin Spillman (out).
- Alabama: RB Daniel Hill (out), LB Cayden Jones (out), DB Keon Sabb (probable), LB Yhonzae Pierre (probable).
Tennessee vs Alabama weather update
The forecast calls for 72 degrees and sunny skies at kickoff.
Tennessee football schedule 2024
All times Eastern
- Aug. 31: Tennessee 69, Chattanooga 3
- Sept. 7: Tennessee 51, NC State 10
- Sept. 14: Tennessee 71, Kent State 0
- Sept. 21: Tennessee 25, Oklahoma 15*
- Oct. 5: Arkansas 19, Tennessee 14*
- Oct. 12: Tennessee 23, Florida 17 (OT)*
- Oct. 19: Tennessee vs. No. 7 Alabama* | 3:30 p.m. | ABC
- Nov. 2: Tennessee vs. Kentucky*
- Nov. 9: Tennessee vs. Mississippi State*
- Nov. 16: Tennessee at No. 4 Georgia*
- Nov. 23: Tennessee vs. UTEP | 1 p.m. | ESPN+/SEC Network+
- Nov. 30: Tennessee at Vanderbilt*
Denotes conference game*
Alabama football schedule 2024
All times Eastern
- Aug. 31: Alabama 63, Western Kentucky 0
- Sept. 7: Alabama 42, South Florida 16
- Sept. 14: Alabama 42, Wisconsin 10
- Sept. 28: Alabama 41, No. 4 Georgia 34*
- Oct. 5: Vanderbilt 40, Alabama 35*
- Oct. 12: Alabama 27, South Carolina 25*
- Oct. 19: Alabama at No. 10 Tennessee* | 3:30 p.m. | ABC
- Oct. 26: No. 16 Missouri at Alabama*
- Nov. 9: Alabama at No. 8 LSU*
- Nov. 16: Mercer at Alabama | 1 p.m. | ESPN+, SECN+
- Nov. 23: Alabama at Oklahoma*
- Nov. 30: Auburn at Alabama*
Denotes conference game*
Adam Sparks is the Tennessee football beat reporter. Email adam.sparks@knoxnews.com. X, formerly known as Twitter@AdamSparks. Support strong local journalism by subscribing at knoxnews.com/subscribe.
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Alabama in the NFL: Former Heisman winner among best from Week 16
Yet another week of NFL action has passed, and once again, it was a huge slate for Alabama Crimson Tide football.
A slate of games in which multiple teams clinched playoff berths, former Alabama players were back in action this past weekend at the professional level, with many going on to make significant impacts in their respective games. Some of those same names were also recently named to the 2026 Pro Bowl, only adding to what has been a solid overall season for the Crimson Tide in the NFL.
With the likes of Jalen Hurts, Malachi Moore, and Bryce Young among the names who also enjoyed a big week, here are five of Alabama’s top performing former players during Week 16 in the NFL.
Derrick Henry, Running Back – Baltimore Ravens
The former Heisman Trophy winner was likely Alabama’s top offensive performance of Week 16, even despite losing a fumble in the Baltimore Ravens’ 28-24 loss to the New England Patriots. In all, Henry rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns on 18 attempts, translating to an average of 7.1 yards per carry.
Jonathan Allen, Defensive Tackle – Minnesota Vikings
In a week loaded with impressive defensive performances, there were likely none greater than that of Allen during a 16-13 win for the Minnesota Vikings over the New York Giants. Allen finished the game with eight total tackles, four of which were solo, along with one sack, two TFL, and one quarterback hit.
Will Reichard, Kicker – Minnesota Vikings
Another member of the Minnesota Vikings who made an impact in their 16-13 win over the New York Giants was the former Alabama kicker. Also making his lone extra point attempt, Reichard finished 3-for-3 on field goal attempts, a trio of makes that came from 43, 31, and 30 yards.
Jordan Battle, Safety – Cincinnati Bengals
Battle enjoyed a huge performance during the Bengals’ 45-21 win over the Miami Dolphins, leading Cincinnati with a total of 10 tackles. Of those 10 tackles, six from Battle were solo.
Marlon Humphrey, Cornerback – Baltimore Ravens
Rounding out Alabama’s top performances from NFL Week 16 was Humphrey, who enjoyed a solid showing despite the Baltimore Ravens’ 28-24 loss to the New England Patriots. Humphrey finished with six total tackles, all of which were solo, two pass defenses, and an interception.
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McDaniel has 23, Memphis defeats Alabama State 88-67
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Dug McDaniel scored 23 points as Memphis beat Alabama State 88-67 on Monday night.
McDaniel went 8 of 16 from the field (7 for 12 from 3-point range) for the Tigers (5-7). Curtis Givens III scored 18 points and added three steals. Ashton Hardaway shot 4 for 8 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line to finish with 15 points, while adding seven rebounds and five steals.
Asjon Anderson led the way for the Hornets (3-9) with 16 points. Damarien Yates added 13 points and nine rebounds for Alabama State. Tyler Mason also recorded 12 points. The loss is the sixth in a row for the Hornets.
McDaniel scored 14 points in the first half to help Memphis build a 42-33 halftime lead. Memphis pulled away with a 12-2 run in the second half to extend a nine-point lead to 19 points.
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What Kalen DeBoer said about facing ‘great’ Indiana team with ‘swagger’ in Rose Bowl
Kalen DeBoer described Indiana as “a great football team.”
The Alabama coach was effusive in his praise of the Hoosiers and their leader.
“Coach Cignetti, just what he’s done is amazing here these last two years, just building the program as quickly as he’s done to the level it’s at,” DeBoer said. “Really looking forward to us diving back into our process here the next 10 days or so, just getting back to work.
No. 9 Alabama will face No. 1 Indiana in the Rose Bowl on Thursday, Jan. 1 (3 p.m. CT, ESPN). The winner of that matchup will advance to the semifinals of the College Football Playoff, set to take part in the Peach Bowl on Jan. 9.
Simply put, the Crimson Tide will have its hands full. On offense, the Hoosiers led the nation in third-down conversions and rank third in scoring offense.
Indiana also owns the nation’s No. 10 rushing offense, averaging 221.2 yards per game. Roman Hemby (918 yards, six touchdowns) and Kaelon Black (799 yards, seven touchdowns) are the top two running backs.
“Still diving into it, but I think the thing that jumps out at me, with the first glance here the last day or so, is how well they work together, the offensive line, in particular, and just everyone being in sync,” DeBoer said. “They’re always moving forward.”
Transfer quarterback Fernando Mendoza is the leader of the offense as the Heisman Trophy winner. He has thrown for 33 touchdowns to six interceptions. Mendoza has also rushed for six scores this season.
“I just think with obviously Mendoza winning the Heisman, that doesn’t happen by accident,” DeBoer said. “You put a whole season of film together, of games and stringing them each and every week and you end up undefeated because a trigger man can make some plays and do his things at an extremely high level.”
At receiver, Omar Cooper Jr. and Elijah Sarratt are Mendoza’s top two targets. Cooper has secured 58 passes for 804 yards and 11 touchdowns. Sarratt has caught 51 passes for 687 yards and 12 scores.
“I look at their skill around the offensive line, they just all complement each other,” DeBoer said. “They go make plays. When the opportunities are there, they get it done.”
Defensively, the Hoosiers rank second in the nation in third downs and scoring defense. Indiana’s also third in tackles for loss.
“The defense, has the tackles for losses and is physical as well,” DeBoer said.
In total, it all has led to a 13-0 season so far after Indiana went 11-2 in 2024.
“There’s great coaching you can see to put them in spots to succeed, but also the guys, you can see they play with a swagger, with a confidence,” DeBoer said, “and as they should with the success they’ve had.”
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