As the 108th meeting between Alabama and Tennessee approaches, anticipation is building. Known as The Third Saturday in October, it dates back to 1901, making it the longest rivalry in college football. Alabama has dominated over the years, but that hasn’t cheapened the stakes.
Asked on Thursday during the Mike Keith Show if Tennessee changes any part of its prep for a game like the one that will be played on Saturday, head coach Josh Heupel said no.
“I think you’ve got to be careful about changing who you are from day to day and week to week,” Heupel said. “I think the consistency of your preparation matters. You’re playing a lot of big football games in the scope of this league and I think that matters, but certainly this game matters.”
With both teams in the AP Top 25 — Alabama at No. 6 and Tennessee at No. 11 — and both holding a 5-1 record, the stakes are high. The winner will take a major step toward the SEC Championship Game and gain some extra security in the hunt for a College Football Playoff spot.
But Heupel also said his team acknowledges those stakes exist.
“You look at it historically, it’s had a huge impact on where people stand inside the scope of this league and nationally,” he said. “But also this is a game where legends are made and fan bases remember players because of things that happen specifically in this game.”
Since ending Alabama’s 17-game winning streak in the series with a 52-49 win in Knoxville in 2022, the Vols have won 2 of the last 3 matchups.
This Saturday, Tennessee faces Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium, where Alabama currently boasts a 15-game home winning streak. This record shows the challenge Tennessee faces and highlights the need for preparation.
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
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