Tennessee vs. Alabama Prediction
Odds, best bets and analysis for this college football matchup
By Matthew Horner – Oct 11, 2022, 1:25am
The Crimson Tide have been a roller coaster this season, much more than they have been in previous seasons over the tenure of head coach Nick Saban. There have been ups and downs, but even with that, Alabama still remains undefeated. They didn't look quite as dominant as they usually do in the Week 6 win over Texas A&M, and that cost them their No. 2 spot in the AP poll, but we shouldn't focus on that too much. Alabama operated without quarterback Bryce Young in this game due to an injury he suffered in Week 5, and that was very much evident by the pretty slim scoring margin with which the Crimson Tide won the contest. Backup QB Jalen Milroe started in place for Young and went just 12-for-19 for 111 yards, though he did have three touchdowns against just one interception. That's just what Alabama does though, beat you even when their most important player is out.
Running back Jahmyr Gibbs, meanwhile, rushed for 154 yards on 21 carries. That type of depth and ability to win in multiple ways is what makes the Crimson Tide so special and almost unbeatable. Their backups could beat most ranked teams, that is just how good they are. We can't overlook the team on defense, either, and they have been just as good on that side of the ball. The Crimson Tide entered the Texas A&M game ranked fifth in the nation with just 12.5 points allowed per contest. They have a fantastic group of talent on that side of the ball, and while the offense gets all the attention, it could be that the defense is actually the better unit.
Obviously, it would help Alabama immensely if they are able to get Young back at QB for this game, but Milroe at least has a start under his belt and gained some confidence after this win. The reality is that no matter who starts for the Crimson Tide, they should be able to compete with anyone. Alabama is 3-1 against the spread in its last four g ames overall as well, so they have been covering as of late.
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