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Alabama vs Tennessee SEC Race Shift
Alabama's loss reshapes SEC championship odds.
In brief
Alabama's loss reshapes SEC championship odds. Alabama's second loss drops SEC championship chances to 12.8% while Tennessee avoids second loss to boost SEC odds to 9.5%. Originally reported by CFB-HQ On SI.
SEC Championship Race
Alabama and Tennessee is often one of the top battles in the SEC.
2026 Game Impact
The 2026 edition of the game is likely to remain significant for SEC crown and CFP berths.
SEC Favorite
Georgia stands atop the SEC and CFP hunt with 46.4% chance of winning SEC per ESPN FPI.
Alabama's Position
Alabama now has 12.8% chance of SEC win and 48.8% shot at CFP after second loss.
Tennessee's Position
Tennessee avoids second loss to boost SEC odds to 9.5% with five remaining SEC games.
Other Contenders
LSU, Texas, and Kentucky have crowded into SEC championship hunt with single conference losses.
CFP Odds
Five teams range from 38.0% to 48.8% chance at CFP berth after Alabama and Texas losses.
Race Outcome
The SEC championship race now features six teams from 4.9% to 12.8% SEC win odds.
In short
Alabama's second loss drops SEC championship chances to 12.8% while Tennessee avoids second loss to boost SEC odds to 9.5%.
