Tennessee and Alabama renewed their rivalry in Knoxville on Saturday, Oct. 17.

The 2026 edition of the series dubbed “Third Saturday in October” was played inside Neyland Stadium, and it was deafening.

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In fact, it was so loud Tennessee announced that Neyland Stadium hit 130.3 decibels late in the third quarter. That set the record for the highest scientifically verified noise in college football history.

This is when it happened, per “Bussin’ With The Boys” on X:

Tennessee announced that Neyland Stadium hit 130.3 decibels on this play against Alabama, setting the highest scientifically verified noise record in college football history pic.twitter.com/WhFtMyw0Fx

— Bussin' With The Boys (@BussinWTB) October 20, 2026

Tennessee led 19-10 before going on to win 26-10. The schools have traded wins in each of the last five seasons.

With the win, the Vols are 6-1 overall, while the Crimson Tide are 5-2 and have lost two in a row after a 5-0 start. The Tide probably need to win out to make the College Football Playoff.

As for the Vols, they’re in good shape and control their own destiny for a CFP berth.

What’s next for both teams?

Nov 29, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
Nov 29, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

The Vols will play the South Caroline Gamecocks in their next game on Saturday before playing the Kentucky Wildcats on Nov. 7.

The Tide will play the Texas A&M Aggies this Saturday before traveling to Baton Rouge to play the LSU Tigers on Nov. 7.

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Source: Yahoo Sports