Tennessee’s Neyland Stadium will host Alabama on Saturday afternoon with the Vol Walk set for 1:20 p.m. ahead of a 3:30 p.m. kickoff. The No. 14 Volunteers, sitting at 5-1 overall and 2-1 in the SEC, will take on the No. 7 Crimson Tide, who hold a 5-1 record and 3-1 in conference play.
The game will be broadcast live on ABC with Sean McDonough on play-by-play, Greg McElroy providing analysis, and Katie George reporting from the sidelines. The matchup is part of Week 7 in college football’s SEC schedule, with Tennessee hoping to challenge a strong Alabama side.
Ahead of the game, Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel acknowledged the significance of the rivalry and the level of competition they face. “The Third Saturday in October is coming up, and it’s a great opportunity,” Heupel said. “We’re playing a really good football team. You look at how they’re playing three phases of the game and it’s a huge test for us, but it’s one we’re looking forward to. I encourage our fans to take advantage of the half priced happy hour and get hydrated for the football game on Saturday afternoon.”
Fans arriving at Neyland Stadium on Saturday can expect a full day of activities. The gates will open at 12:30 p.m., with the Vol Village fan zone opening at noon and Truly’s Tailgate & Stadium Extended Perimeter available from 11:30 a.m. Customer service at Gate 21 will also start at 11:30 a.m. The popular SEC Nation broadcast will be live from Ayres Hall from 9 a.m. until noon, offering pregame coverage and analysis.
The Vol Walk, a traditional event where players enter the stadium amid fan cheers, will begin at 1:20 p.m. Shortly after, at 1:50 p.m., the Pride of the Southland Band will march through the stands, building the atmosphere ahead of kickoff.
Pregame entertainment includes a performance by the Pride of the Southland Band starting at 3:31 p.m., followed by the National Anthem and a flyover by two Navy FA-18 Super Hornets from the VFA-213 Fighting Blacklions squadron at 3:34 p.m. The Tennessee Vols will run through the “T” at 3:42 p.m., just minutes before kickoff, which is scheduled for 3:45 p.m.
The game will be a significant test for Tennessee, given Alabama’s performance this season. Alabama’s 3-1 SEC record and No. 7 ranking reflect a team competing at a high level, while Tennessee seeks to improve on its 2-1 league mark. The matchup is a highlight of the college football weekend, drawing attention across the country.
Vols Wire, which originally reported the schedule details, encourages fans to follow updates on Facebook and X, ensuring supporters stay informed throughout the day’s events.
According to Yahoo Sports.