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Bryant-Denny Stadium is the venue where the Alabama Crimson Tide (6-1) will match up against the Tennessee Volunteers (5-1) on Saturday, October 21, 2023.
The Crimson Tide are expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -8.5) versus the Volunteers. The over/under for this game is 48 points.
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Game Info for Alabama vs. Tennessee
- Game Day: Saturday, October 21, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Stadium: Bryant-Denny Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | -8.5 | -110 | -110 | 48 | -107 | -113 | -348 | +269 |
Alabama Pick Insights
- So far this season, Alabama has posted a 4-3-0 record against the spread.
- When it has played as at least 8.5-point favorites this season, Alabama is 2-2 against the spread.
- Alabama games with a set total have hit the over four times this season (57.1%).
Alabama Stats & Insights
- Defensively, Alabama has been a top-25 unit, ranking 15th-best by allowing just 292.4 yards per game. The offense ranks 87th (367.9 yards per game).
- Alabama owns the 57th-ranked offense this year (30.1 points per game), and has been more effective defensively, ranking 12th-best with only 16 points allowed per game.
- Defensively, Alabama has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 24th-best by allowing just 187.1 passing yards per game. The Crimson Tide rank 83rd on offense (219.4 passing yards per game).
- On the defensive side of the ball, Alabama has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 21st-best by giving up only 105.3 per game. The Crimson Tide rank 73rd on offense (148.4 rushing yards per game).
- On defense, Alabama has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 23rd-best by giving up a 32.7% third-down percentage. The team’s offense ranks 38th (44.1% third-down percentage).
- Alabama has the 29th-ranked turnover margin in college football at +3, forcing nine turnovers (61st in the FBS) while turning it over six times (22nd in the FBS).
Alabama’s Best Players
- Jalen Milroe has thrown for 1,397 yards (199.6 ypg) to lead Alabama, completing 64.4% of his passes and tossing 11 touchdown passes compared to four interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 139 rushing yards on 68 carries with five rushing touchdowns.
- Jase McClellan has 454 rushing yards on 95 carries with three touchdowns.
- Roydell Williams has piled up 319 yards on 61 attempts, scoring one time.
- Jermaine Burton has hauled in 19 catches for 446 yards (63.7 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone four times as a receiver.
- Isaiah Bond has hauled in 20 receptions totaling 283 yards, finding the end zone two times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Amari Niblack’s 11 grabs have turned into 213 yards and three touchdowns.
- Dallas Turner has collected seven sacks to pace the team, while also picking up seven TFL and 29 tackles.
- Caleb Downs has 46 tackles and two interceptions, and leads the team in both tackles and interceptions.
Tennessee Betting Insights
- Tennessee has a 4-1-0 record against the spread this year.
- Two of Tennessee’s five games with a set total have hit the over (40%).
Tennessee Pick Insights
- Tennessee’s defensive unit has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 17th-best in the FBS with 303 total yards allowed per game. In terms of offense, it is accumulating 443.8 total yards per game, which ranks 32nd.
- Tennessee’s defense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 17th-best in the FBS with 17 points surrendered per contest. In terms of offense, it is posting 33.5 points per game, which ranks 37th.
- With 212.5 passing yards per game on offense, Tennessee ranks 88th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 28th, allowing 197.8 passing yards per game.
- In terms of rushing, Tennessee has been productive on both offense and defense this season, ranking sixth-best in rushing yards per game (231.3) and 20th-best in rushing yards allowed per game (105.2).
- Tennessee’s third-down defense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 23rd-best in the FBS with a 32.7% third-down conversion percentage allowed. In terms of offense, it is generating a 42.4% third-down rate, which ranks 46th.
- With eight forced turnovers (80th in the FBS) and seven turnovers committed (35th in the FBS) this season, Tennessee ranks 50th in the FBS with a turnover margin of +1.
Tennessee’s Best Players
- Joe Milton has 1,264 passing yards, or 210.7 per game, so far this season. He has completed 61.5% of his passes and has recorded 10 touchdowns with four interceptions. He’s also helped out on the ground with 28.8 rushing yards per game while scoring as a runner four times.
- Jaylen Wright has run for 571 yards on 80 carries so far this year while scoring one time on the ground.
- Jabari Small has racked up 65 carries and totaled 359 yards with two touchdowns.
- Squirrel White’s 305 receiving yards (50.8 yards per game) are a team high. He has 29 catches on 41 targets.
- Ramel Keyton has totaled 230 receiving yards (38.3 yards per game) and three touchdowns on 14 receptions.
- Bru McCoy’s 27 targets have resulted in 17 receptions for 217 yards and one touchdown.
- James Pearce Jr. has six sacks to pace the team, and also has seven TFL and 12 tackles.
- Tennessee’s tackle leader, Aaron Beasley, has 37 tackles, eight TFL, and two sacks this year.
- Kamal Hadden has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 16 tackles and three passes defended.
