ATHENS, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 27: Ryan Williams #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium on September 27, 2025 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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By Ben Verbrugge

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One of the biggest dates in the SEC calendar returns as No. 6 Alabama (5-1) hosts No. 11 Tennessee (5-1) on the Third Saturday in October.

ATHENS, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Ryan Williams #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium on September 27, 2025 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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The Third Saturday in October will have a literal meaning this weekend as Alabama hosts Tennessee, with both SEC superpowers out to build on their 5-1 records. This will be the 10th time since 1995 that the SEC showdown has actually been played on the third Saturday in October, giving this occasion that extra touch of spice.

Not that a clash between two highly ranked programs in the SEC needs much promotion, with the Crimson Tide currently an 8.5-point favorite to come out on top. Alabama has won in each of its last nine home outings against the Volunteers, 10 if including the 2005 victory that was later vacated due to the 2009 textbook scandal.

Controversies aside, the Volunteers have become more competitive in this fixture in recent years and won two of the last three meetings, both in Knoxville. Motivation won’t be at a premium, either, considering the loser of this matchup will almost certainly exit the conversation to contest a College Football Playoff this year.

Heisman Trophy candidate Ty Simpson continues to build his case for honors this year after throwing for 200 yards and three touchdowns in last week’s win over Missouri. Volunteers quarterback Joey Aguilar hasn’t been quite as effective of late, with Tennessee leaning more heavily on its run game to get the job done against Arkansas last time out.

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