Tennessee Vols football hosts Alabama in the intense rivalry game on Oct. 17 at Neyland Stadium with CFP stakes between two one-loss SEC teams.

The Vols (5-1, 2-1 SEC) held on for a 24-17 win at Arkansas last week. Tennessee's offense hasn't been as explosive this season, especially in the passing game, as in previous seasons under Josh Heupel.

Alabama (5-1, 3-1) lost 20-17 against Georgia for the Tide's first defeat of the season.

The winner will add a quality win, while the loser will have two losses before Halloween and a tricky November slate.

Here's what you need to know about today's game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:

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What channel is Tennessee football vs Alabama on today?

  • TV channel: ABC
  • Live stream: Fubo (free trial) | ESPN app, ESPN Unlimited

Tennessee football vs Alabama will broadcast nationally on ABC in Week 7 of the 2026 college football season. Sean McDonough and Greg McElroy will call the game from the booth at Neyland Stadium, with Katie George reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include Fubo, which includes a free trial for new subscribers.

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Tennessee football vs Alabama start time

  • Date: Saturday, Oct. 17
  • Start time: 3:30 p.m.

The Tennessee football vs Alabama game starts at 3:30 p.m. from Neyland Stadium in Knoxville.

Tennessee football vs Alabama predictions, picks, odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, Oct. 16.

  • Alabama 27, Tennessee 20: "Tennessee needs to prove it can move the ball through the air, and if it can't it'll be tough to keep up against the Tide. There were flashes against Arkansas, but that came against arguably the worst team in the SEC. Alabama is a different challenge altogether. The Vols' defense should be able to keep this one close. Whether they can find enough offense is a different question." (Pick by Knox News reporter Emmett Siegel)
  • Spread: Alabama -7.5
  • Over/under: 50.5 points
  • Money line: Alabama (-325) | Tennessee (+260)

Tennessee Vols football schedule

  • Sept. 5: Furman, W 56-9
  • Sept. 12: at Georgia Tech, W 45-24
  • Sept. 19: Kennesaw State, W 42-9
  • Sept. 26: Texas, L 21-17
  • Oct. 3: Auburn, W 24-14
  • Oct. 10: at Arkansas, W 24-17
  • Oct. 17: Alabama, 3:30 p.m. on ABC
  • Oct. 24: at South Carolina, 3:30 p.m. on TBD
  • Oct. 31: OPEN DATE
  • Nov. 7: Kentucky, TBD
  • Nov. 14: at Texas A&M, TBD
  • Nov. 21: LSU, TBD
  • Nov. 28: at Vanderbilt, TBD
  • Dec. 5: SEC Championship Game, Atlanta

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