The stage is set for an SEC heavyweight clash on Saturday as the sixth-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide (5-1) welcome the No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers (5-1) to Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa.
Alabama enters the matchup riding high on a five-game winning streak and remains undefeated at home this season. The Crimson Tide narrowly escaped Missouri in their last outing, pulling out a 27-24 victory on the road.
Quarterback Ty Simpson once again showcased his poise and precision, throwing for 200 yards and three touchdowns. The junior signal-caller has been in exceptional form, boasting 16 touchdown passes against just one interception through six games, a testament to his growing command of Alabama's offense.
On the other side, Tennessee marches into Tuscaloosa with plenty of swagger and one of the most explosive offenses in college football. The Volunteers, who have strung together back-to-back wins, lead the nation in scoring with an eye-popping 48.2 points per game.
Their latest triumph came in a nail-biter over Arkansas, a 34-31 shootout in which quarterback Joey Aguilar threw for 221 yards and a score. Aguilar has notched 13 touchdown passes so far, though his five interceptions show that the Vols' gunslinging attack sometimes flirts with risk.
The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch Alabama vs. Tennessee.
Alabama vs. Tennessee radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channels 84 (Crimson Tide), 82 (Volunteers)
You can listen to Alabama vs. Tennessee on SiriusXM.
Fans can catch the Alabama Crimson Tide broadcast on Channel 84, while Tennessee supporters can tune in to the Vols' dedicated audio stream on Channel 82.
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Alabama vs. Tennessee start time
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 18
- Start Time: 7:30 p.m. ET or 4:30 p.m. PT
Alabama vs. Tennessee kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 7:30 p.m. ET or 4:30 p.m. PT.
The game will be played at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Alabama Crimson Tide football schedule 2025
Here's a look at the upcoming schedule for the Crimson Tide:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 18 | vs. Tennessee | 7:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 25 | at South Carolina | 3:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 8 | vs. LSU | TBA |
| Nov. 15 | vs. Oklahoma | TBA |
| Nov. 22 | vs. Eastern Illinois | 2:00 p.m. |
Tennessee Volunteers football schedule 2025
Here's a look at the upcoming schedule for the Volunteers:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 18 | at Alabama | 7:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 25 | at Kentucky | 7:45 p.m. |
| Nov. 1 | vs. Oklahoma | TBA |
| Nov. 15 | vs. New Mexico State | 4:15 p.m. |
| Nov. 22 | at Florida | TBA |