Alabama Given Strong Chance to Defeat Tennessee This Week

After falling short against the Georgia Bulldogs last week, the Alabama Crimson Tide can't rest too long, with an upcoming matchup against the Tennessee Volunteers this week.

The tough SEC schedule stops for no team, with the Crimson Tide gearing up for challenging matchups each week. But Alabama feels like they will be ready to go when the two teams kickoff this weekend.

Alabama wants to get the loss out of its mouth, getting back on track against the Volunteers. But this could be easier said than done, with Tennessee being one of the better teams in the country.

Tennessee comes into this game with a record of 5-1 on the season, being ranked as the No. 14 team in the nation. The Volunteers are looking to take down the Crimson Tide, granting them a massive win for the season.

But Alabama won't go down easily, with them being ranked as the No. 6 team in the country for a reason. The Crimson Tide come into the contest with a record of 5-1 as well, and this team is frustrated with how last week went.

While the game will be played on the road, ESPN still seems to like Alabama's chance to grab the win. According to ESPN's matchup predictor, the Crimson Tide have been granted a 71.6 percent chance to take home the victory.

In this game, the Alabama offense is going to have to show out again, with quarterback Keelon Russell leading the charge. Russell has put together a strong season for the Crimson Tide so far, giving this team a chance to win each game.

For the season, Russell has thrown for 1,599 yards with 12 touchdowns and two interceptions through the air. But on the ground, he has rushed for 225 yards and four scores, showing a strong dual-threat ability.

If Russell can put together another strong game while limiting the turnovers, Alabama should be in a good place to win the game. Tennessee has an explosive offense as well, making it crucial for the Crimson Tide to match it.

Alabama has everything still in front of them, even with the loss to Georgia, and this game against Tennessee will show a lot about the team. The question around the group is how they will respond following a loss, giving the Crimson Tide a chance to answer the bell this week.

Kickoff between Alabama and Tennessee is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET.