It’s the third Saturday in October, which can only mean one thing: it’s time for another Tennessee vs. Alabama rivalry matchup.
The 108th meeting between the Vols and the Crimson Tide will go down in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, tonight with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will air nationwide on ABC, which is available for cord-cutters on DIRECTV with a five-day free trial.
Since 2007, Alabama has been the dominant team in the rivalry; Tennessee’s first win against Alabama since 2006 came in 2022. They’re entering today’s game as winners, though, having won last year’s Third Saturday in October matchup, 24-17.
This season, No. 6 Alabama and No. 11 Tennessee have identical 5-1 records going into Week 8, but the Tide are undefeated in SEC play through three games so far; the Vols are 2-1 in three SEC games.
Tennessee vs. Alabama: what to know
- When: Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Bryant-Denny Stadium (Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
- Channel: ABC
- Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)
As the season goes on, the playoff implications become more important in every game. A win is crucial to stay alive both in the race toward the SEC Championship and the College Football Playoff.
Tennessee vs. Alabama start time:
The Tennessee vs. Alabama rivalry game gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET tonight (Oct. 18).
How to watch Tennessee vs. Alabama:
If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the game for free.
DIRECTV is our top pick for watching college football live for free — its five-day free trial includes ABC (plus every other channel you’ll need for the NCAA football season). When the trial is over, you’ll pay as low as $49.99/month and gain access to over 90 live channels.
Sling TV is another affordable way to stream college football games; its Select plan includes ABC and starts at $19.99/month.
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