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UA’s matchup with Tennessee will be the first night game of 2019 season

Alabama’s “Third Saturday in October” rivalry gives Crimson Tide fans its wish.

The program will have its first night game of the season versus the University of Tennessee inside Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19. An announcement came from the Southeastern Conference’s front office on Monday, as television networks and times were announced for matchups that week.

ESPN will have the call for Alabama-Tennessee at 8:00 p.m. CT.

times and networks announced for games on October 19: https://t.co/JK6cTHhDK9 pic.twitter.com/8sZYjatL6D

— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) October 7, 2019

Since 2007, the Tide has won the last 12 meetings versus the Volunteers under Nick Saban.