Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images Welcome to the Third Saturday in October. The annual meeting between Tennessee and Alabama is here — it’s time for the Third Saturday in October. The No. 7 Crimson Tide will roll into Knoxville on Saturday to face the No. 11 Volunteers in what will be a pivotal game in the College Football Playoff picture. While it’s not exactly a … [Read more...] about Tennessee-Alabama: 4 things to watch for
Josh Heupel talks progress of true freshman wide receiver Mike Matthews
Saul Young/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Sounds like he’s earning more playing time. Tennessee will welcome in one stud true freshman receiver on Saturday afternoon, as Alabama brings Ryan Williams to town. Could they counter with a five-star freshman receiver of their own? It’s possible, according to Josh Heupel. Mike Matthews, one of the crown … [Read more...] about Josh Heupel talks progress of true freshman wide receiver Mike Matthews
7 questions with Roll Bama Roll — What’s going on with Alabama?
Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images Let’s learn about the Tide. It’s that time again, our annual chat with Roll Bama Roll has arrived. Brent Taylor and I exchanged questions to learn a little more about each suddenly struggling team. Let’s dive right into the Alabama side. Thanks again to Brent for helping out! 1) Did Tuscaloosa burn to the ground after the Vandy loss? How’s … [Read more...] about 7 questions with Roll Bama Roll — What’s going on with Alabama?
Tennessee, Alabama release initial injury reports
Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images A couple of new names. Tennessee put out their first injury report of the week, and a couple of new faces made the list. Most notably, left tackle Lance Heard was back on the report, listed as probable. Heard missed both the Kent State and Oklahoma games with an injury before returning against Arkansas. … [Read more...] about Tennessee, Alabama release initial injury reports
Heupel: Tennessee passing game is ‘close’
Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images They’re just a tick off. The Tennessee passing attack is struggling out of the gates in SEC play, which really isn’t something anyone was worried about just one month ago. The Volunteers didn’t really need the passing game against Oklahoma, and they simply couldn’t get anything going against Arkansas. Florida was more … [Read more...] about Heupel: Tennessee passing game is ‘close’