Alabama vs Tennessee Picks and Prediction – 10/19/2024

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The Alabama Crimson Tide return to the road this week with a game in Knoxville against Tennessee. Alabama is the #7 ranked team in the nation with five wins through six games overall following a 2 point victory against South Carolina in their last outing. Offensively Alabama is ranked #9 in the nation averaging 44.6 points per game on nearly 370 yards per outing. The Alabama defense has fared well this season holding opponents to 20 points on just under 340 yards per outing. For more College Football News see our College Football Picks. 

Jalen Milroe did the work for the Alabama offense a week ago completing 16 passes for 209 yards and one score and ran the ball 18 times for 36 yards and two touchdowns as well. Germie Bernard led all Alabama receivers with 89 yards and one touchdown on 4 receptions. Cole Adams chipped in a second best two catches for 57 yards in the game. Jam Miller boasted a team high 42 yards on 12 carries.

The Tennessee Volunteers stay at home this week ranked #11 in the nation with five wins and one loss on the year after a narrow 6 point victory in overtime against Florida a week ago. Tennessee is the number 5 ranked offense in the country averaging exactly 46 points on more than 515 yards per game. Tennessee is the number 4 ranked defense in the nation holding opponents to 9.4 points per game unless the 230 yards per outing.

Nico Iamaleava is the offensive leader for Tennessee this season with 1219 yards and seven scores on 94 completions to go along with 135 yards and one touchdown on 44 carries. Dylan Sampson is the top ball carrier on the roster with 699 yards and 15 touchdowns on 118 carries. DeSean Bishop has chipped in heavily as well with 330 yards and three scores on 48 carries. Dont’e Thornton Jr. has chipped in 295 yards and three scores on 9 receptions to lead the team.

This game has huge implications in the SEC as well as the College Football Playoff. Look for both teams to play well in this game but the Vols will get it done. Tennessee has beaten Alabama in the past in big spots and will do so again this week. Expect the home fans to push Tennessee over the edge leading to the home win and cover. Final Score Prediction, Tennessee Volunteers win and cover 34-24.