Kickoff Time, TV Channel Announced for The Third Saturday in October
The Third Saturday in October is one of the most historic rivalries in the SEC, with the Crimson Tide and the Volunteers set to meet in Neyland Stadium next Saturday, October 17.
According to a release by the SEC, Alabama's road trip to Neyland Stadium will kick off at 2:30 p.m. CT (3:30 p.m. ET), and the game will be broadcast on one of three channels: ABC, ESPN, or the SEC Network.
Earlier this offseason, Pete Thamel of ESPN reported that both Alabama and Tennessee will wear their home jerseys for the Third Saturday in October for the first time since 1970.
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Alabama holds a 61-39-8 all-time lead against Tennessee and defeated the Volunteers 37-20 last season in Tuscaloosa. Tennessee's last win came in 2024, defeating the Crimson Tide 24-17. Alabama has not won in Knoxville since 2020.
No. 6 Alabama will host No. 2 Georgia this Saturday, October 10, inside Bryant-Denny Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. CT on ABC.
Wyatt Fulton is the Tide 100.9 DME and Brand Manager, primarily covering Alabama Crimson Tide football and men's basketball. For more Crimson Tide coverage, follow Wyatt on X (Formerly known as Twitter) at @FultonW_.
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