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

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Oct 8, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) intercepts the ball intended for Arkansas Razorbacks wide receiver Jared Cornelius (1) during the fourth quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /

Tennessee is a team that’s been very disappointing, they had championship dreams, and reality hit them like a train when they had to go to overtime week one against Appalachian State, and has continued up to this point. Now the Vols sit with two of their best defenders out and everyone else is banged up.

Alabama on the other hand, seems to be getting better every week and despite injuries they have four and five stars on the bench ready to step in. The Tide will be ready for this one, especially after last years 19-14 escape at home. The Tide seem to play Tennessee better at Neyland winning by an average of 24 points in the last for contests.

Josh Dobbs will be harassed by the Tide’s elite pass rush, and it will be hard to get the run going, but the Vols will make a push late. Ultimately Alabama’s very balanced offensive attack, suffocating defense, and their ability to constantly rotate rested players in will give them the edge.

FINAL: No.1 Alabama 37 – No. 9 Tennessee 20

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