This season's matchup between Tennessee and Alabama doesn't carry the same fanfare as last season's, but that's a high bar to cross.
Both programs were ranked within the top six when they met last year, and the game lived up to the hype, as Tennessee won a thriller, 52-49. The loss set the stage for Alabama to miss the College Football Playoff, and though Tennessee faded late in the season, as well, it was a classic battle between two heavyweights.
This year, Alabama and Tennessee aren't without flaws. The Crimson Tide (6-1) are still trying to put it all together offensively, but they haven't lost since Week 2 at Texas.
The Volunteers (5-1) are also sitting on only one loss, but their offense hasn't been nearly the dominant unit it was when Hendon Hooker was behind center.
After surviving Arkansas last week, Nick Saban is again trying to avoid suffering two home losses in a season. One more would almost certainly push Alabama out of the playoff picture, and the Tide have another tough test in two weeks when LSU comes to town.
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Here's what you need to know to watch Tennessee face Alabama on Saturday, including start time and TV channel.
What channel is Tennessee vs. Alabama on today?
- TV channel: CBS
- Live stream: Fubo, Paramount+
CBS will broadcast Saturday's game between Tennessee and Alabama. Brad Nessler (play-by-play) and Gary Danielson (color analyst) will be on the call from Tuscaloosa.
Cord-cutters can live stream the game with Paramount+ or Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Tennessee vs. Alabama start time
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 21
- Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
Saturday's game between Tennessee and Alabama will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET from Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
MORE: Tennessee's unforgettable 2022 win over Alabama, by the numbers
Tennessee football schedule 2023
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET)/Result |
| Sept. 2 | vs. Virginia | W, 49-13 |
| Sept. 9 | vs. Austin Peay | W, 30-13 |
| Sept. 16 | at Florida* | L, 29-16 |
| Sept. 23 | vs. UTSA | W, 45-14 |
| Sept. 30 | vs. South Carolina* | W, 41-20 |
| Oct. 14 | vs. Texas A&M* | W, 20-13 |
| Oct. 21 | at Alabama* | 3:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 28 | at Kentucky* | 7 p.m. |
| Nov. 4 | vs. UConn | TBD |
| Nov. 11 | at Missouri* | TBD |
| Nov. 18 | vs. Georgia* | TBD |
| Nov. 25 | vs. Vanderbilt* | TBD |
* SEC game
Alabama football schedule 2023
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET)/Result |
| Sept. 2 | vs. Middle Tennessee | W, 56-7 |
| Sept. 9 | vs. Texas | L, 34-24 |
| Sept. 16 | at South Florida | W, 17-3 |
| Sept. 23 | vs. Ole Miss* | W, 24-10 |
| Sept. 30 | at Mississippi State* | W, 40-17 |
| Oct. 7 | at Texas A&M* | W, 26-20 |
| Oct. 14 | vs. Arkansas* | W, 24-21 |
| Oct. 21 | vs. Tennessee* | 3:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 4 | vs. LSU* | TBD |
| Nov. 11 | at Kentucky* | TBD |
| Nov. 18 | vs. Chattanooga | Noon |
| Nov. 25 | at Auburn* | TBD |
* SEC game
