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It's the third Saturday in October, which means it's time for Tennessee vs. Alabama. 

The 14th-ranked Vols host the No. 6 Crimson Tide on Saturday in a key matchup for each team's College Football Playoff resume. 

Each has one blemish on its record in the form of a 20-17 home loss to one of the top two teams in the country at the time of the game — Tennessee falling to then-No. 1 Texas three weeks ago and Alabama to No. 2 Georgia last weekend. There's no shame in either of those defeats against elite opposition, but this is a critical bounceback opportunity for both. 

It should be a good one in Knoxville. Here's how to follow all the action live if you aren't able to watch. 

Tennessee vs. Alabama radio coverage

  • Radio station: SiriusXM app, channels 229 and 230

Listen to live play-by-play coverage of Tennessee vs. Alabama nationwide on the SiriusXM app, or in your vehicle on channels 229 (Tennessee broadcast) and 230 (Alabama broadcast).

The SiriusXM Sports Pass allows fans to listen to live game broadcasts of the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, college football and basketball, the PGA Tour, NASCAR and more. Get your first month of the SiriusXM Sports Pass for free, then pay just $5 a month or $49 for a year. 

What time is Tennessee vs. Alabama today?

  • Date: Saturday, Oct. 17
  • Time: 3:30 p.m. ET | 2:30 p.m. CT

Tennessee vs. Alabama will kick off Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET from Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. 

Tennessee football schedule 2026

Here's a look at the Vols' next five matchups.

DateMatchupTime (ET)
Oct. 24at South Carolina3:30 p.m.
Nov. 7vs. KentuckyTBA
Nov. 14at Texas A&MTBA
Nov. 21vs. LSUTBA
Nov. 28at VanderbiltTBA

Alabama football schedule 2026

Here's a look at the Tide's next five matchups.

DateMatchupTime (ET)
Oct. 24vs. Texas A&M3:30 p.m.
Nov. 7at LSUTBA
Nov. 14at VanderbiltTBA
Nov. 21vs. ChattanoogaTBA
Nov. 28vs. AuburnNoon

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