Week 8 of the college football season brings a highly anticipated SEC matchup between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Tennessee Volunteers. Both teams are eager to avoid a second loss, with their hopes for the College Football Playoff hanging in the balance.
In Week 7, the Volunteers bounced back from a tough defeat against Arkansas, edging out Florida 23-17 in overtime. Running back Dylan Sampson delivered a clutch performance, scoring his third touchdown of the game with a 1-yard rush in overtime to secure the victory and give the Gators their third loss of the season.
Alabama, on the other hand, recovered from a shocking loss to unranked Vanderbilt by earning a narrow 27-25 win over South Carolina. Defensive back Domani Jackson made a game-saving interception in the final seconds, helping the Crimson Tide escape with the victory.
As both Alabama and Tennessee head into Week 8 with identical 5-1 records, the stakes are incredibly high. A second loss could significantly derail their playoff chances.
Stay tuned for live coverage and all the key moments from this thrilling showdown.
### Alabama vs. Tennessee game details
**Kickoff:** Saturday, Oct. 19, at 3:30 p.m. ET
**Location:** Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, Tennessee
### How to watch the game
Catch the action live on ABC, stream it on ESPN+, or watch via Fubo.