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How to watch the top-10 SEC showdown as Alabama visits Tennessee on the Third Saturday in October

By David Cobb

Oct 15, 2022 at 12:16 pm ET • 2 min read

Get ready for a massive SEC battle as the No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers and No. 3 Alabama Crimson Tide battle at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in the SEC on CBS Game of the Week. Both teams sit at 6-0 with undefeated records entering the game for the first time in 33 years.

Last Saturday, the Volunteers offense rose to the challenge against an LSU defense that was only allowing 14.8 points per game. Yet, they were the clear victors by a 40-13 margin over the Tigers. The game was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point Tennessee had established a 37-7 advantage.

Running back Jabari Small and quarterback Hendon Hooker were among the main playmakers for Tennessee as the former rushed for two TDs and 127 yards on 22 carries, while the latter passed for two touchdowns and 239 yards on 27 attempts in addition to picking up 63 yards on the ground. That nimble footwork stands out as the first time Small has hit the 100-yard rushing mark this season. Special teams collected 16 points for Tennessee with kicker Chase McGrath delivering a perfect 4-for-4 game.

Meanwhile, the Crimson Tide didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup with Texas A&M last week, but they still walked away with a 24-20 victory. The team accrued 17 points in the first half and coasted on those for the win. It was another big night for Bama RB Jahmyr Gibbs, who picked up 154 yards rushing on 21 carries. As far as reigning Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young, he missed last week's game with a sprained AC joint. It is expected that Young will return to start at quarterback for Alabama against Tennessee.

The Volunteers enter this week at 7.5-point underdogs. A couple offensive numbers to keep in mind before kickoff: Tennessee enters the contest with 547.8 yards per game, which is the best in the nation. Bama has displayed some offensive firepower of their own as they rank second in the nation when it comes to overall offensive touchdowns, with 32 on the season.