Roll Tide Wire staff predictions for Alabama vs. Tennessee in Week 7

The SEC’s storied Alabama–Tennessee rivalry returns to Neyland Stadium this Saturday, with the Crimson Tide looking to end a two-game losing streak in Knoxville after falling to Georgia last week. Tennessee, meanwhile, has held the edge in recent matchups since breaking Alabama’s 15-year win streak in 2022, with the home team claiming each of the three games since.

The Vols rank second in the SEC in rushing yards and top-five in total defense, while Alabama’s offense—led by quarterback Keelon Russell—will need to adjust after costly penalties in past visits. With star receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams sidelined, Alabama’s depth at the position, including Noah Rogers and Cederian Morgan, could decide the game.

Tennessee’s defense and ground game will pose a stiff challenge, but Alabama’s experience under Kalen DeBoer—who has gone 11-2 since 2020 when coming off a loss—could be the difference in a high-scoring, physical contest.

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