Two of the nation’s top scoring offenses are set to face off at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, as the No. 6 University of Tennessee Volunteers (5-0, 2-0 SEC) play host to the No. 3 University of Alabama Crimson Tide (6-0, 3-0 SEC). The Crimson Tide are seven-point favorites, and the total is 65.5. Alabama is coming off a 24-20 win over Texas A&M at Bryant-Denny Stadium last Saturday, their sixth straight victory. Jalen Milroe threw for 111 yards with three touchdowns and an interception. Jahmyr Gibbs ran 21 times for 154 yards. Jermaine Burton caught three passes for 48 yards and a touchdown. Tennessee won for the fifth straight game last Saturday, beating No. 25 LSU 40-13 at Tiger Stadium. Hendon Hooker was 17 of 27 for 239 yards and two touchdowns. Jabari Small carried 22 times for 127 yards and two touchdowns. Bru McCoy hauled in seven receptions for 140 yards.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Crimson Tide won the only meeting between the teams last season, a 52-24 victory in October, their fifth straight win against Tennessee. Bryce Young threw two touchdowns for Alabama, as Brian Robinson Jr. added three TDs. Hendon Hooker tossed three touchdowns for Tennessee.
TALE OF THE TAPE
The Crimson Tide are averaging 44.3 points per game for the season, fifth in FBS, and they are facing a Volunteers defense that has surrendered 17.8 PPG (22nd). Meanwhile, Tennessee has scored 46.8 points a game this season, second in the country, and Alabama is allowing 12.5 PPG (6th). The Crimson Tide rank as one of the country’s top teams in rushing yards per game (257.5, 3rd), while they are 68th in passing yards (246.5). They will be matching strength against strength on the ground, as the Volunteers are 11th in the nation in rushing yards allowed per game (89.2). Against the pass, Tennessee is 128th (307.4).Tennessee has been one of the nation’s top passing teams, averaging 340.4 passing yards per game (7th), while ranking 23rd in rushing yards (207.4). Alabama’s defense has been equally impressive through the air, as the Crimson Tide are 12th in the nation in passing yards allowed per game (166.3). Against the run, the Crimson Tide are 8th (84.5).
TOP PERFORMERS
Through five games, Bryce Young has thrown for 14 touchdowns (3 INT) and 240.4 yards per game to lead Alabama in passing. In two away games this season, he has two TDs (1 INT) and an average of 193.0 yards passing. Jahmyr Gibbs leads the team in rushing with an average of 88.7 yards a game over six games. He’s also contributed to the aerial attack with 36.7 receiving yards a game. He has two touchdowns on the ground and one through the air. Traeshon Holden is the Crimson Tide’s leading receiver with 37.2 yards a game and four TDs. Hendon Hooker has 10 passing touchdowns with 286.4 yards per game through five games to lead Tennessee. In three home games this season, he has thrown for six TDs and an average of 289.3 yards. Jaylen Wright has been the home team’s leading performer on the ground, averaging 63.0 yards a game through five games. He has four touchdowns. Jalin Hyatt has been the primary target in the Volunteers’ passing game. He has five touchdowns and a 77.6 yard per game average through five appearances.
SportsTips’ College Football Pick:
Tennessee (+240)
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