Alabama vs Tennessee head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 7, Saturday, October 17, 2026.
The Breakdown
Alabama 66, Tennessee 65 — a coin flip, decided by the Tide's 4.3★ receivers against 3.3★ corners.
When Alabama has the ball: 4.3★ wideouts led by 5★ Ryan Coleman-Williams outclass Tennessee's 3.3★ secondary. Biggest gap on the field.
When Tennessee has the ball: 4★ receivers meet Alabama's 4.3★ DBs — Dijon Lee Jr and Zabien Brown both 5★. Even, elite.
Swing factor: QB experience: Austin Mack has 3 years, George Macintyre 1. Same 4★ billing, two-year edge Alabama.
X-factor: Neyland Stadium in October, Week 7. Tennessee's top-heavy roster needs the crowd to erase that gap.