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Bama favored over vols by 8.5
Posted on 10/14/25 at 9:24 am
Posted on 10/14/25 at 9:24 am
Does that seem high to you? 
Seems about right to me. Maybe even a little more.
Bama fans or vol fans ... any concerns about this game?
My only concern is that Bama might be too comfortable at home but I really don't see that happening. Bama probably wins by a couple of scores.
Seems about right to me. Maybe even a little more.
Bama fans or vol fans ... any concerns about this game?
My only concern is that Bama might be too comfortable at home but I really don't see that happening. Bama probably wins by a couple of scores.
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Posted on 10/14/25 at 9:26 am to theballguy
It was - 11.5 last Saturday.
Posted on 10/14/25 at 9:29 am to theballguy
Two words: Tim Banks
Should be 18.5
Should be 18.5
Posted on 10/14/25 at 9:31 am to theballguy
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Does that seem high to you?
Honestly yes. I think this game will be a shootout TBH. Neither team has been very impressive on defense but Tennessee def knows how to score points
What's kind of wild is Tennessee leads the SEC in sacks, is 2nd in TFLs, and is 2nd in turnovers forced yet second to last in scoring defense. Don't typically see those stats together
Posted on 10/14/25 at 9:31 am to Frog Hide
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Two words: Tim Banks
Should be 18.5
It should be more than that because of the Willie Martinez factor. I've never understood how he can keep working out there...but he's like a dog turd in a boot tread. He's hard to get rid of.
Posted on 10/14/25 at 9:33 am to madmaxvol
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It should be more than that because of the Willie Martinez factor. I've never understood how he can keep working out there...but he's like a dog turd in a boot tread. He's hard to get rid of.
I don't get it either.
It's like Josh Heupel and Danny White are the only two people who don't see it.
Posted on 10/14/25 at 9:34 am to theballguy
Here’s where we find out if Tennessee is real or not
Posted on 10/14/25 at 9:36 am to theballguy
It depends on Miller. Primarily his blitz pick up.
If he was 100%, I'd have less concerns.
If he was 100%, I'd have less concerns.
Posted on 10/14/25 at 9:39 am to theballguy
Sagarin SOS
BAMA - #2
10rc - #46
BAMA - #2
10rc - #46
Posted on 10/14/25 at 9:39 am to theballguy
That's high but it will come down the closer we get to the game. I expect it to be a high scoring game.
Posted on 10/14/25 at 9:40 am to theballguy
Seems a bit high as Alabama has struggled a bit finishing drives into points lately.
Plus Tennessee has a really good pass rush, which Alabama o line struggled with pass protections last week against Missouri
Plus Tennessee has a really good pass rush, which Alabama o line struggled with pass protections last week against Missouri
Posted on 10/14/25 at 9:41 am to theballguy
Well, I figure it's due to the following reasons:
1. It's a home game for Alabama
2. Tennessee has the worst pass defense in the conference and yet has played the third weakest schedule in the conference. Ty Simpson is looking like a potential Heisman invitee and the Alabama WR corps is probably the best in the conference
3. Tennessee's offense is really good, but the numbers have come against the 127th, 128th, and 122nd ranked defense along with an FCS school. They scored a lot of points against UGA and MSU (26th and 46th respectively) but also threw four interceptions in those two games. Alabama's defense is ranked 18th.
Am I comfortable with this game? I don't think I'm comfortable with ANY game we play, except for the game against Eastern Illinois for our scrub game. The way this team plays just enough to win will keep me on my toes for the rest of the season I presume.
But it does appear to be Alabama's strength (passing) vs Tennessee's weakness (pass defense). Not to mention that as rough as our games have been, Tennessee has had two OT games in a row.
Both teams love to give their fans heart attacks.
1. It's a home game for Alabama
2. Tennessee has the worst pass defense in the conference and yet has played the third weakest schedule in the conference. Ty Simpson is looking like a potential Heisman invitee and the Alabama WR corps is probably the best in the conference
3. Tennessee's offense is really good, but the numbers have come against the 127th, 128th, and 122nd ranked defense along with an FCS school. They scored a lot of points against UGA and MSU (26th and 46th respectively) but also threw four interceptions in those two games. Alabama's defense is ranked 18th.
Am I comfortable with this game? I don't think I'm comfortable with ANY game we play, except for the game against Eastern Illinois for our scrub game. The way this team plays just enough to win will keep me on my toes for the rest of the season I presume.
But it does appear to be Alabama's strength (passing) vs Tennessee's weakness (pass defense). Not to mention that as rough as our games have been, Tennessee has had two OT games in a row.
Both teams love to give their fans heart attacks.
Posted on 10/14/25 at 9:43 am to theballguy
It opened at 11.5 I thought "no way" but 8.5 might be about right
I think that O/U is more interesting in this one and could be a bit low at 58.5
I think that O/U is more interesting in this one and could be a bit low at 58.5
Posted on 10/14/25 at 9:48 am to Don Quixote
Bama fans declared Mizzou is a crappy team even though the line against us was 3.5 and we lost by three. Tennessee must be horrible.
Posted on 10/14/25 at 9:48 am to theballguy
Bama has been winning without even running the ball well and they will probably be able to run it well against us. They are at home. If I were a neutral observer I would be thinking this game should be at least Bama -7 so seems almost right to me.
Posted on 10/14/25 at 9:50 am to theballguy
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Does that seem high to you?
bama fans have already claimed the national championship and deboar as the next GOAT.
Posted on 10/14/25 at 10:02 am to theballguy
Yes, it seems high to me but I thought the Missouri game wasn't going to be as close as it was.
In the end, most Bammers will be happy if the Tide is one point ahead when clock runs out.
In the end, most Bammers will be happy if the Tide is one point ahead when clock runs out.
Posted on 10/14/25 at 10:09 am to skrayper
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Tennessee has the worst pass defense in the conference and yet has played the third weakest schedule in the conference.
Good point. Who have they played, and how good is their passing game (national rankings)?
Syracuse - #6 nationally averaging 320.7 passing yards per game and 7.63 yards per attempt. Against Tennessee they had 274 passing yards and averaged 6.9 yards per attempt. Big numbers, but below what they've averaged over the course of the season for both.
ETSU (FCS) - Averaging 219 passing yards per game and 7.03 yards per attempt. ETSU had 167 passing yards and averaged 5.4 yards per attempt (both below their season average). Most UT defensive starters were pulled at or before the end of the fist half when UT had a 48-7 point lead.
Georgia - #66 Nationally averaging 229 yards per game and 7.44 yards per attempt. Georgia had 304 yards and 9.5 yards per attempt. Georgia was significantly above their average for the season.
UAB - #16 Nationally, averaging 300 yards per game and 7.66 yards per attempt. UAB had 371 yards passing and averaged 7.1 yards per attempt. Above their average for the season in yardage, but below their average yards per attempt. They threw the ball 52 times.
Mississippi State - #89 Nationally, averaging 211 yards per game and 8.12 yards per attempt. MSU had 175 passing yards and averaged 6.0 yards per attempt (both below their season average).
Arkansas - #18 Nationally, averaging 293 yards per game and 8.93 yards per attempt. Arkansas had 256 passing yards and averaged 8.3 yards per attempt (both below their season average).
I do think it is a bad matchup for Tennessee defensively...but I also think that the perception of "schedule weakness" doesn't account for Syracuse or UAB's passing offense. They aren't great teams...but they are very good passing offenses.
Posted on 10/14/25 at 10:11 am to theballguy
I don't like this line at all.
Posted on 10/14/25 at 10:13 am to lsufball19
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What's kind of wild is Tennessee leads the SEC in sacks, is 2nd in TFLs, and is 2nd in turnovers forced yet second to last in scoring defense. Don't typically see those stats together
Sounds like a lot of guys are going for sacks and picks at the expense of their assignment.
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