# Tennessee vs. Alabama Live Updates

> Tennessee Volunteers face Alabama Crimson Tide in crucial college football game.
- Title: Tennessee vs. Alabama Live Updates | Shortify
- Summary: Tennessee Volunteers face Alabama Crimson Tide in crucial college football game. Tennessee Volunteers and Alabama Crimson Tide compete in a pivotal college…
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- Source: Tennessee Volunteers On SI — https://si.com/college/tennessee/football/live-updates-tennessee-vs-alabama-01m55h32yjhv
- Published: 2026-10-17T18:37:19+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breaking, tennessee volunteers, alabama crimson tide, nfl, college football, football game, playoffs, neymand stadium, sports
## Live Updates Start
Live updates begin at kickoff, expected around 3:45 PM EDT.
## Historical Rivalry
Tennessee Volunteers and Alabama Crimson Tide have traded blows since 2021.
## 2022 Game-Winning Kick
Chase McGrath's game-winning kick secured victory for Tennessee Volunteers in 2022.
## Current Standings
Both teams are 5-1 with a massive playoff chance after this game.
## Recent Results
Tennessee Volunteers escaped Fayetteville with a close win, Alabama faced Georgia Bulldogs.
## Coach Josh Heupel Quote
Heupel encourages fans to take advantage of half-priced happy hour.

> Good afternoon. Third Saturday in October coming up here and great opportunity. Playing a really good football team. You look at how they're playing, all three phases of the game. Huge test for us. But one we're looking forward to. So, encourage our fans to take advantage of half priced half happy hour and get hydrated for the football game on Saturday afternoon.
## What Happens Next
Tennessee Volunteers and Alabama Crimson Tide compete for playoff spots in this critical matchup.
## Key takeaway

Tennessee Volunteers and Alabama Crimson Tide compete in a pivotal college football matchup with both teams at 5-1 heading into the second half of the season.