- Matchup: Tennessee Volunteers vs Alabama Crimson Tide
- Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
- Venue: Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Broadcast: ABC
- Point Spread: Crimson Tide favored by 8.0 points
- Total Points (Over/Under): 59
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This exciting clash features the Alabama Crimson Tide (5-1) taking on the Tennessee Volunteers (5-1) at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 18, 2025. Vegas has listed Tennessee as 8.0-point underdogs, with an over/under set at 59 points.
The Tennessee Volunteers arrive at this game with a solid 5-1 season record. In their most recent outing, they triumphed over the Arkansas Razorbacks with a score of 34-31. The Volunteers showcased a dominant running game, completing 40 rushes for a total of 264 yards, averaging an impressive 6.6 yards per attempt. Throughout the match, they executed 65 plays, accumulating 485 total yards. Defensively, Tennessee allowed 21 completions out of 31 attempts, giving up 256 passing yards and a completion percentage of 67.7%. On the ground, they permitted 240 rushing yards on 45 attempts, averaging 5.3 yards per carry.
For the season, the Volunteers have amassed a total of 3,167 yards. They have scored 16 touchdowns through the air and 17 on the ground, while losing possession 9 times. Tennessee has achieved 161 first downs but faced setbacks with 44 penalties accumulating 380 yards. They average 210.0 rushing yards per game, ranking them 22nd nationally. In terms of scoring, the Volunteers average an impressive 48.2 points per game.
Defensively, Tennessee has allowed 1,547 passing yards, ranking them 119th in the country. They concede 257.8 passing yards per game with a completion percentage against of 66.5%. Over the season, they give up an average of 393.8 total yards per game, placing them 101st in Division I. Specifically, they have conceded 9 passing touchdowns and 13 rushing touchdowns, averaging 3.3 yards per rush and 136.0 rushing yards allowed per game. Overall, they have surrendered 816 rushing yards over 6 games, ranking 106th in college football, allowing 29.3 points per game.
The Alabama Crimson Tide also boast a 5-1 record as they enter this matchup. In their last game, Alabama defeated the Missouri Tigers 27-24. The Tide’s defense faced 28 rushing attempts, allowing 163 yards (5.8 yards per rush). Their pass defense restricted the Tigers to a completion percentage of 57.1%, allowing 167 passing yards on 16 completions out of 28 attempts. Alabama’s offense totaled 325 yards on 75 plays, averaging 4.3 yards per play, with a rushing average of 2.8 yards from 44 attempts for a total of 125 yards.
Alabama averages 431.0 yards per game, ranking 39th in Division I. However, the Crimson Tide have accumulated 258 yards in penalties over 32 infractions, putting them at 100th nationally in this category. They currently average 126.5 rushing yards per game, totaling 759 rushing yards for the season. The team has thrown just 1 interception and lost 1 fumble, with a total of 141 first downs. In scoring, Alabama ranks 36th in college football, averaging 34.8 points per game. They have amassed 1,827 passing yards, averaging 304.5 passing yards per game, which is 15th in Division I.
Defensively, Alabama allows only 17.3 points per game, positioning them 22nd in the nation. They have relinquished a total of 940 rushing yards (156.7 yards per game) and 8 ground touchdowns so far this season. Additionally, they have permitted 5 passing touchdowns, conceding 136.5 yards per game, placing them 3rd nationally. The Tide’s defense has managed 327 plays this season, ranking 3rd in the country and has forced 5 fumbles and intercepted 6 passes, allowing only 104 points overall.
Who will emerge victorious in this thrilling Volunteers vs. Crimson Tide encounter?
Prediction: Take the Crimson Tide -8.0
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