The eighth week of the college football season promises an exciting SEC showdown as the Alabama Crimson Tide face off against the Tennessee Volunteers. Both squads are eager to avoid a second defeat this season, knowing their chances for the College Football Playoff depend on it.

The Volunteers demonstrated their toughness by rallying to defeat Florida 23-17 in overtime in Week 7, recovering from a challenging loss to Arkansas the previous week. Running back Dylan Sampson was instrumental in the win, scoring the game-winning touchdown with a 1-yard run during overtime, giving Tennessee the victory and marking Florida’s third loss of the season.

After a surprising defeat to unranked Vanderbilt, the Crimson Tide were keen to bounce back. They managed to secure a narrow 27-25 victory over South Carolina in Week 7, with defensive back Domani Jackson making the pivotal play by intercepting Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers in the closing moments, sealing the essential win for Alabama.

As they enter Week 8, both Alabama and Tennessee boast a strong 5-1 record. With high stakes and palpable tension, neither team can afford another loss. Anticipate a thrilling SEC contest!

What time is the Alabama vs. Tennessee game?

The matchup between Alabama and Tennessee is set to kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday (Oct. 19) at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Where to watch Alabama vs. Tennessee

You’ll be able to watch the Alabama vs. Tennessee game on ABC or stream it through ESPN+. It is also available to view on Fubo.

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College football Week 8 schedule, Top 25 teams

Here’s the schedule with kickoff times and TV details for the Top 25 teams from the US LBM Coaches Poll. (All times are Eastern):

• No. 6 Miami vs. Louisville, noon on ABC
• Virginia vs. No. 9 Clemson, noon on ACCN
• Nebraska vs. No. 18 Indiana, noon on Fox
• Auburn vs. No. 16 Missouri, noon on ESPN
• East Carolina vs. No. 24 Army, noon on ESPN2
• No. 7 Alabama vs. No. 10 Tennessee, 3:30 p.m. on ABC
• No. 11 Notre Dame vs. Georgia Tech, 3:30 p.m. on ESPN
• No. 22 Michigan vs. No. 21 Illinois, 3:30 p.m. on CBS
• No. 14 Texas A&M vs. Mississippi State, 4:15 p.m. on SEC Network
• No. 8 LSU vs. Arkansas, 7 p.m. on ESPN
• No. 4 Georgia vs. No. 1 Texas, 7:30 p.m. on ABC
• UCF vs. No. 12 Iowa State, 7:30 p.m. on FS1
• No. 17 Kansas State vs. West Virginia, 7:30 p.m. on Fox
• No. 23 SMU vs. Stanford, 8 p.m. on ACCN

Alabama-Tennessee betting odds

The betting odds suggest that the Alabama Crimson Tide are favored to win against the Tennessee Volunteers in their upcoming college football game, per the BetMGM college football odds.

• Point Spread: Alabama (-3)
• Moneyline: Alabama -150; Tennessee +130
• Over/Under: 57