The annual meeting between Tennessee and Alabama is here — it’s time for the Third Saturday in October. The No. 7 Crimson Tide will roll into Knoxville on Saturday to face the No. 11 Volunteers in what will be a pivotal game in the College Football Playoff picture.
While it’s not exactly a true elimination game, the loser here will have zero room for error. So on top of all the weight of this rivalry, your postseason hopes hang in the balance.
There’s a new face on the Alabama sideline, both sides have been struggling in recent weeks — what else should you be watching for?