In one of five matchups between ranked opponents on Saturday, Oct. 18 and one of three such meetings involving all SEC squads, the No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers look to take down the No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN Deportes. Fans looking to watch this college football game can do so for free by using DirecTV, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial as well as up to $30 off your first month. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the game. You can stream ESPN Unlimited on your phone, tablet, smart TV or gaming console, and bundle your plan with NFL+ Premium or with NFL+ Premium, Disney+ and Hulu. Additionally, those with DirecTV, FuboTV or Hulu + Live TV can access ESPN Unlimited through their package.
Both teams are 5-1 with Alabama sitting at 3-0 in the SEC while Tennessee is 2-1.
The Crimson Tide have won five straight since losing their season opener, including a 24-21 win at No. 9 Georgia and and a 27-24 road victory over No. 16 Missouri. On the season, quarterback Ty Simpson has completed 70.9% of his passes for 1,678 yards and 16 touchdowns while also rushing for two more scores and throwing just one interception.
The Volunteers are on a three-game winning streak since losing to Georgia, 44-41 in overtime. In a 34-31 win over Arkansas last week, quarterback Joey Aguilar went 16-for-25 for 221 yards and a score while also rushing for 59 yards. Running back DeSean Bishop went for 146 yards and a score on 14 carries and Braylon Staley had six grabs for 109 yards.
Who: No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers vs. No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide
When: Saturday, Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m. EDT
Where: Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Stream: DirecTV (free trial); FuboTV (free trial); SlingTV; ESPN
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