No. 6 Alabama, 5-1 overall and 3-1 in the SEC, visits No. 14 Tennessee, 5-1 and 2-1, at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC. Kalshi traders have Alabama at 75% to win and Tennessee at 25%, as of this writing.

The game is the 109th meeting in the series and the fourth time in five years that both teams are ranked in the top 15. Alabama and Tennessee both sit at 5-1 and can each clinch bowl eligibility with a win.

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  • Matchup: Alabama at Tennessee

  • Kickoff: Saturday, Oct. 17, 3:30 p.m. ET

  • Venue: Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, Tenn.

  • Watch: ABC

  • Kalshi traders' current number: 75% Alabama / 25% Tennessee (as of this writing)

Alabama vs. Tennessee, Saturday, October 17, 2026

Alabama is a clear favorite. Kalshi traders have Alabama at 75% and Tennessee at 25% on a market with $619,290 in volume.

Alabama is coming off its first loss of the season, a 20-17 home loss to Georgia. Tennessee won at Arkansas the same day.

Tennessee has won the last two meetings in Knoxville, 52-49 in 2022 and 24-17 in 2024. Alabama won last year's game 37-20.

Margin of Victory

Point Total

College Football Playoff National Championship

Team

Chance to win title

Alabama

9%

Tennessee

<1%

SEC Championship

Team

Chance to win SEC

Alabama

23%

Tennessee

3%

Kalshi markets now predict:

Kalshi traders have Alabama at 75% to beat Tennessee in Knoxville.

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