College Football Game Preview: No. 1 Alabama at No. 9 Tennessee

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Oct 8, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) runs a reverse during the first quarter of the game against Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /

Calvin Ridley, WR: Alabama knows Tennessee will be without All-SEC cornerback Cam Sutton, and this will give star receiver, Calvin Ridley, a chance to run wild. Ridley’s a game breaker, and can torch defenses unless he’s blanketed. Without Sutton, it will be very difficult for the Vols to contain Ridley all game, expect a big day from the sophomore.

Rashaan Evans, ILB: Reuben Foster is one of the best inside linebackers in America, and the Tide may be without him on Saturday due to a concussion he sustained at Arkansas. He played last week in place of Foster and totaled seven tackles and assisted on a sack. Evans is an athletic linebacker who will have a huge role in neutralizing the running threat of Josh Dobbs and Jalen Hurd.

Jalen Hurts, QB: The true freshman has been sensational so far for Alabama, and always looks calm out there. He even came back down 21 at Ole Miss in his first start on the road. Hurts looked phenomenal again last week, and looks for his success to roll over into his toughest task yet. Hurts will need to be able to throw the ball effectively downfield, as well as make the defense respect his legs to loosen up the edge. If Hurts can effectively throw, and run, the ball it could be a long day for Tennessee.

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