UPCOMING Saturday, October 17 · 3:30 PM ET

Alabama Crimson TideAlabama vs Tennessee VolunteersTennessee

Neyland Stadium

Scoring by quarter

Average points per quarter, 2026 season

Alabama vs Tennessee scoreboard
Team Q1Q2Q3Q4 Game
Alabama 9.618.49.212.4 49.6
Tennessee 6.49.412.68.4 36.8
Alabama vs Tennessee scoring by quarter
Alabama Qtr Tennessee
9.6Q16.4
18.4Q29.4
9.2Q312.6
12.4Q48.4
49.6Game36.8

Rivalry highlights

Series record
61-39
Alabama first, 107 meetings since 1903
Series leader
Alabama
Alabama lead 61-39 in 107 meetings since 1903
Widest recent margin
31 points
Alabama 48-17 Tennessee, 2020
Tightest recent margin
3 points
Alabama 49-52 Tennessee, 2022
Highest recent total
101 points
Alabama 49-52 Tennessee, 2022

Key players by position

Each side's leader at the position this season, by real production. Full rosters live on each team hub.

Head to head

Full rivalry page
Alabama 61 107 meetings since 1903 39 Tennessee

Alabama lead 61-39 in 107 meetings since 1903 Series leader: Alabama.

Team stats, 2026 season

AlabamaTennessee
49.62nd Points per game 8th36.8
20.88th Points allowed 3rd15.2
473.86th Total yards per game 10th415.0
7.22nd Yards per play 10th5.9
186.47th Rush yards per game 2nd240.6
287.44th Pass yards per game 16th174.4
23.47th First downs per game 6th23.6
49.1%4th Third-down rate 13th36.9%
+71st Turnover margin 6th+3
131st Takeaways 5th8
163rd Sacks 1st22
1212th Sacks allowed 15th16
45.82nd Penalty yards per game 9th61.4
33:392nd Time of possession 8th30:35

Rank within each team's conference. 2026 season totals to date from CollegeFootballData.

Alabama: last 15 games

12-3 in the last 15 · 33.9 scored · 20.8 allowed

The matchup

Team comparison
Alabama Split Tennessee
5-02026 record4-1
3-0Conference1-1
248Points for184
104Points against76
W5FormW1

Recent meetings

2024
Alabama 17 : 24 Tennessee
2023
Tennessee 20 : 34 Alabama
2022
Alabama 49 : 52 Tennessee
2021
Tennessee 24 : 52 Alabama
2020
Alabama 48 : 17 Tennessee
How to watch
TVNot announced yet
Betting line
Spread Alabama -1.5
Total 56.5
21+. Lines move, we timestamp them.
Make your pick
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10 pts correct · 20 for a called upset · locks at kickoff. Predictions league & leaderboard →
Alabama · QB Keelon Russell
Pass yards
1414
Pass TD
11
Comp-Att
94-132
INT
2
Hill rush
247 yds
Williams rec
376 yds
Tennessee · QB Faizon Brandon
Pass yards
697
Pass TD
7
Comp-Att
61-101
INT
1
Bishop rush
540 yds
Matthews rec
318 yds
10 Austin Mack QB 11 Tayden-Evan Kaawa QB 12 Keelon Russell QB 13 John Gazzaniga QB 15 Jett Thomalla QB 19 John Cooper QB 0 AK Dear RB 4 Daniel Hill RB 6 Kevin Riley RB 13 EJ Crowell RB 17 Trae'shawn Brown RB 20 Khalifa Keith RB 25 J'Alan Terry RB 29 Fredrick Moore RB 29 Jaron Jackson RB 36 TC Washington RB 1 Ryan Coleman-Williams WR 3 Lotzeir Brooks WR 5 Noah Rogers WR 7 Rico Scott WR 8 Cederian Morgan WR 14 Tyler Henderson WR 21 Maurice Mathis Jr. WR 23 MJ Chirgwin WR 24 Amari Sabb WR 26 Aubrey Walker WR 27 Elijah Murray WR 30 Derek Meadows WR 31 Cooper Mollison WR 33 Preston Landry WR 37 Tailan Hall WR 42 Ben Jackson WR 83 Warner Ross WR 9 Marshall Pritchett TE 18 Mack Sutter TE 40 Josh Ford TE 46 Peyton Fox TE 80 Jaxon Shuttlesworth TE 81 Kaleb Edwards TE 85 Jack Sammarco TE 86 Jude Cascone TE 87 Danny Lewis TE 88 Jay Lindsey TE 50 Casey Poe OL 52 Mal Waldrep Jr. OL 53 Mac Smith OL 54 Jayvin James OL 55 Racin Delgatty OL 57 Bear Fretwell OL 59 JD Martin OL 62 Davis Peterson OL 63 Bryson Cooley OL 64 Michael Carroll OL 65 Tyrell Miller OL 66 Jared Graham OL 68 Billy Roby OL 69 Baker Hickman OL 70 William Sanders OL 71 Nick Brooks OL 72 Ty Haywood OL 73 Chris Booker OL 75 Ethan Fields OL 77 Jackson Lloyd OL 79 Kaden Strayhorn OL 1 Devan Thompkins DL 14 Fatutoa Henry DL 22 Kedrick Bingley-Jones DL 25 Steve Bolo Mboumoua DL 26 Mhari Johnson DL 32 Corey Howard Jr. DL 44 Nolan Wilson DL 88 Isaia Faga DL 90 London Simmons DL 91 Caleb Smith DL 92 Jeremiah Beaman DL 93 Malique Franklin DL 94 Edric Hill DL 95 Leslie Black DL 99 Terrance Green DL 0 Yhonzae Pierre LB 4 Luke Metz LB 7 Caleb Woodson LB 8 Justin Hill LB 9 Desmond Umeozulu LB 11 Xavier Griffin LB 15 Duke Johnson II LB 20 Jah-Marien Latham LB 23 Cayden Jones LB 30 Bubba Odom LB 34 Zay Hall LB 35 Abduall Sanders Jr. LB 36 QB Reese LB 39 Jake Ivie LB 40 Torin Craig LB 41 Jamarion Matthews LB 82 Lane Whisenhunt LB 2 Zabien Brown DB 3 Keon Sabb DB 5 Dijon Lee Jr. DB 6 Red Morgan DB 10 Jireh Edwards DB 12 Zavier Mincey DB 13 Ivan Taylor DB 16 Jorden Edmonds DB 17 Zyan Gibson DB 18 Bray Hubbard DB 19 Chuck McDonald III DB 21 Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. DB 24 Rihyael Kelley DB 27 Walter Sansing III DB 28 Carmelo O'Neal DB 29 Nick Sherman DB 31 George French II DB 32 Griffin Hanson DB 34 London Hill DB 38 Brody McCutcheon DB 43 Camryn Gable DB 31 Conor Talty PK 90 Lorcan Quinn PK 98 Tucker Cornelius PK 32 Alex Asparuhov P 33 Adam Watford P 95 Anderson Green P 45 Jay Williams LS 47 Eli Deutsch LS 55 Alex Rozier LS 61 Ethan Stangle LS
8 Ryan Staub QB 11 Faizon Brandon QB 12 George MacIntyre QB 13 Mason Phillips QB 2 Justin Baker RB 6 Javin Gordon RB 17 Daune Morris RB 18 DeSean Bishop RB 24 Hunter Barnes RB 34 Will Rajecki RB 1 Travis Smith Jr. WR 3 Radarious Jackson WR 4 Mike Matthews WR 5 TK Keys WR 9 Joakim Dodson WR 14 Braylon Staley WR 19 Tyreek King WR 26 Doren Sacha WR 29 Jack-Henry Jakobik WR 30 Jacolby Cooper WR 31 Lane Cope WR 35 Ben Petermann WR 36 Nathan Roberts WR 38 Brayden Carroll WR 81 Ian Duarte WR 85 Luke Thompson WR 88 Deon Hardin WR 0 Ethan Davis TE 7 DaSaahn Brame TE 44 Drake Martinez TE 80 Cole Harrison TE 82 Trent Thomas TE 87 Luca Wolf TE 51 Jeremias Heard OL 55 Antoni Ogumoro OL 56 Sam Pendleton OL 58 Nic Moore OL 59 Charlie Powell III OL 60 Thomas Storm OL 63 Jeremy George-El OL 65 Michael Kostantonov OL 66 Kamari Blair OL 69 Donovan Haslam OL 70 David Sanders Jr. OL 71 Ed Baker OL 72 Jesse Perry OL 74 Shamurad Umarov OL 75 Wendell Moe Jr. OL 77 Ory Williams OL 78 Gage Ginther OL 79 Gabriel Osenda OL 2 Xavier Gilliam DL 5 Daevin Hobbs DL 9 Mariyon Dye DL 17 Ethan Utley DL 18 Tyree Weathersby DL 19 Nathan Robinson DL 26 JJ Finch DL 33 Jordan Norman DL 35 Carson Gentle DL 36 Carter Gooden DL 37 Kedric Golston II DL 39 Darryl Rivers DL 44 Christian Gass DL 47 Isaiah Campbell DL 55 Mike Bethea II DL 56 Zach Groves DL 59 Dereon Albert DL 85 CJ Edwards DL 87 Nuk Simmons DL 95 Breeze Carter DL 97 Hezekiah Harris DL 99 Charles House III DL 0 Amare Campbell LB 7 Arion Carter LB 11 Jordan Burns LB 12 Jaedon Harmon LB 13 Edwin Spillman LB 22 Jeremiah Telander LB 27 Jadon Perlotte LB 28 Brayden Rouse LB 50 Ryan Scott LB 51 TJ White LB 57 Grier Short LB 1 TJ Metcalf DB 3 Tre Poteat III DB 4 Ty Redmond DB 6 Qua Moss DB 8 Jadais Richard DB 10 Dejuan Lane DB 14 Kayin Lee DB 15 Edrees Farooq DB 20 Tevis Metcalf DB 21 Jamyan Theodore DB 23 Sidney Walton DB 24 Dylan Lewis DB 25 Tim Merritt DB 29 Isaiah Hardge DB 30 Javonte Smith DB 31 Joel Wyatt DB 34 Zay Anderson DB 38 Jowell Combay DB 40 KJ McClain DB 42 DJ Burks DB 43 Jackson Mathews DB 28 Cooper Ranvier PK 93 Grady Dangerfield PK 94 Josh Turbyville PK 98 Jackson Ross P 99 Logan Foley P 48 Bennett Brady LS 53 Blake Howard LS

Matchup stats

Matchup predictor

54% ALA
46% TENN

Win probability from the current point spread

Last five games

Alabama

DateOppResult
10-03 atMSST W 56-23
09-26 vsSOUTHC W 49-18
09-19 vsFSU W 50-36
09-12 atUK W 45-17
09-05 vsECU W 48-10

Tennessee

DateOppResult
10-03 vsAUB W 24-14
09-26 vsTEX L 17-20
09-19 vsKENN W 42-9
09-12 atGT W 45-24
09-05 vsFUR W 56-9

Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub

2026 standings

SEC

TeamWLTPCTPFPA
Georgia 500 1.00025767
Alabama 500 1.000248104
Texas 400 1.00013353
LSU 410 .80021876
Tennessee 410 .80018476
Florida 410 .800231136
Missouri 410 .800188100
Mississippi State 410 .800195140
Kentucky 410 .800173134
Ole Miss 310 .750142123
Texas A&M 320 .60015993
Auburn 320 .600134107
Vanderbilt 320 .600127125
Oklahoma 220 .5008864
South Carolina 230 .400188134
Arkansas 230 .40099142

Records computed from completed games this season

How to watch Alabama vs Tennessee

Alabama Crimson Tide vs Tennessee Volunteers, 3:30 PM ET at Neyland Stadium on October 17, 2026.

  1. TV Kickoff is 3:30 PM ET. The network has not been announced yet, usually 6 to 12 days before kickoff.
  2. Live updates Live score, play-by-play and match player stats for Alabama vs Tennessee update on this page.

Alabama vs Tennessee: preview and how to watch

Alabama Crimson Tide vs Tennessee Volunteers kicks off 3:30 PM ET at Neyland Stadium on October 17, 2026. This SEC game page carries the live score on gameday, betting line, TV channel and player stats once it kicks off, alongside the Alabama and Tennessee team hubs, the match center, the schedule and the live standings. For the wider grudge history between these teams, see the SEC rivalry pages.

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Frequently asked questions

What channel is Alabama vs Tennessee on?

The TV network for Alabama Crimson Tide vs Tennessee Volunteers is set by the conference's TV partners, usually 6 to 12 days before kickoff (3:30 PM ET).

What is the line for Alabama vs Tennessee?

The current line for Alabama Crimson Tide vs Tennessee Volunteers is Alabama -1.5, with a total of 56.5. Odds are entertainment only, 21+.

When does Alabama play Tennessee?

Kickoff for Alabama vs Tennessee is 3:30 PM ET at Neyland Stadium, on October 17, 2026.