As the Tennessee Volunteers take on the Alabama Crimson Tide on the night of October 18, 2025, both ranked teams clash in this historic matchup known as the ‘Third Saturday in October’. The Volunteers are riding high with a recent win of 34-31 over Arkansas, while the Tide narrowly edged out Missouri with a 27-24 victory. Currently, Tennessee stands at 5-1 with a conference record of 2-1, whereas Alabama also holds a 5-1 record but with a dominant 3-0 in the SEC.

Starting running back Jam Miller is listed as probable for the match. The game will kick off at 7:30 PM ET from Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Tennessee has managed to secure two wins in the last three face-offs against Alabama but seeks its first victory in Tuscaloosa since 2003. In this contest, Alabama is favored by 9.5 points with a total over/under of 59.5 points according to SportsLine’s consensus predictions.

Why Alabama Can Cover

Ty Simpson, Alabama’s junior quarterback, boasts impressive stats this season with a completion rate of 70.9% and a total of 16 touchdowns. Meanwhile, wide receiver Germie Bernard serves as his primary target, accumulating 412 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns over the season.

Why Tennessee Can Cover

The Volunteers’ offense is spearheaded by their senior quarterback Joey Aguilar, who has thrown for 1,680 yards and 14 touchdowns this season. With wide receiver Chris Brazzell II leading the pass-catching corps, Tennessee aims to leverage its dynamic offense to challenge Alabama’s solid defense.

How to Make Tennessee vs. Alabama Picks

The SportsLine model has simulated this matchup 10,000 times, projecting a total akin to 56 points. For those interested in betting based on these simulations, be sure to check SportsLine for deeper insights and predictions.