The No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide (5-1) visit the No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers (5-1) on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM ET, and the game airs on ABC. DraftKings lists the spread at ALA -7.5 with a total of 53.5; moneylines are Alabama -310 · Tennessee +250. Below is our Alabama vs Tennessee preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Alabama vs Tennessee Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | No. 6 Alabama at No. 14 Tennessee |
| Records | Alabama 5-1 · Tennessee 5-1 |
| Spread | ALA -7.5 |
| Moneyline | Alabama -310 · Tennessee +250 |
| Total | 53.5 |
| Venue | Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 3:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ABC |
| Head Coaches | Alabama: HC Kalen DeBoer, OC Ryan Grubb · Tennessee: HC Josh Heupel, OC Joey Halzle |
Alabama Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Alabama Crimson Tide are 5-1 overall, 3-1 in SEC play, and they are ranked No. 6 in this week’s AP Top 25. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 48-10 vs East Carolina; Sep 12 — W 45-17 at Kentucky; Sep 19 — W 50-36 vs Florida State; Sep 26 — W 49-18 vs South Carolina; Oct 3 — W 56-23 at Mississippi State; Oct 10 — L 20-17 vs Georgia. Most recently, Alabama lost to Georgia 20-17 at home. Through 6 games, Alabama is averaging 44.2 points scored and 20.7 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Kalen DeBoer (head coach since 2024). Offensive coordinator: Ryan Grubb. Defensive coordinators: Maurice Linguist / Kane Wommack.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Keelon Russell (QB) — 110/162, 1,599 yards, 12 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Trae'shawn Brown (RB) — 51 carries, 301 yards, 5 TD
- Receiving leader: Ryan Coleman-Williams (WR) — 23 receptions, 415 yards, 4 TD
- Sacks leader: Devan Thompkins (DL) — 3 sacks
- Tackles leader: Luke Metz (LB) — 45 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 44.2 points per game; a defense holding opponents to 20.7 points per game; Keelon Russell’s passing volume (1,599 yards). Questions: The response to a 20-17 loss to Georgia.
Tennessee Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Tennessee Volunteers are 5-1 overall, 2-1 in SEC play, and they are ranked No. 14 in this week’s AP Top 25. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 56-9 vs Furman; Sep 12 — W 45-24 at Georgia Tech; Sep 19 — W 42-9 vs Kennesaw State; Sep 26 — L 20-17 vs Texas; Oct 3 — W 24-14 vs Auburn; Oct 10 — W 24-17 at Arkansas. Most recently, Tennessee beat Arkansas 24-17 on the road. Through 6 games, Tennessee is averaging 34.7 points scored and 15.5 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Josh Heupel (head coach since 2021). Offensive coordinator: Joey Halzle. Defensive coordinator: Jim Knowles.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Faizon Brandon (QB) — 61/101, 697 yards, 7 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: DeSean Bishop (RB) — 107 carries, 678 yards, 8 TD
- Receiving leader: Mike Matthews (WR) — 22 receptions, 396 yards, 3 TD
- Sacks leader: Xavier Gilliam (DL) — 5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Amare Campbell (LB) — 39 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 34.7 points per game; a defense allowing only 15.5 points per game; DeSean Bishop’s production on the ground (678 rushing yards). Questions: Holding serve at Neyland Stadium against Alabama.
How to Watch Alabama vs Tennessee
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET
- Venue: Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN
- TV / Streaming: ABC
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN as of October 12, 2026 2:12 AM PT (Arizona time). Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.