Alabama Crimson Tide vs Tennessee Volunteers Prediction & Picks - NCAA

Prediction published on 10/18/25, 3:32 PM  by Matt Lowrimore | Modified on 10/19/25 at 2:10 PM in NCAA Picks

One of the biggest games on the Saturday Week 8 college football slate will see the 11th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers take on the 6th-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Volunteers and the Crimson Tide.

Tennessee enters this game with a record of 5-1 and 2-1 in the SEC. The Volunteers most recently beat the Arkansas Razorbacks by a score of 34-31 in Week 7. Tennessee’s offense had a total of 485 yards, while its defense allowed 496 yards. Quarterback Joey Aguilar threw for 221 yards and one touchdown, while running back DeSean Bishop led the team in rushing with 146 yards and one touchdown. 

As for Alabama, they enter this game with a record of 5-1 and 3-0 in the SEC. The Crimson Tide most recently beat the Missouri Tigers in Week 7 by a score of 27-24. Alabama’s offense had a total of 326 yards, while its defense allowed 330 yards. Quarterback Ty Simpson threw for 200 yards and three touchdowns, while running back Jam Miller led the team in rushing with 85 yards.