In its 2025 ranking, The Athletic named the Tennessee-Alabama rivalry the No. 11 best in all of college football. It is Tennessee's highest-profile rival, the ranking shows. (It's not Alabama's, however. That's reserved for the Iron Bowl, the annual in-state SEC rivalry game vs. Auburn.)

How high are the stakes for Alabama football vs Tennessee? To reach the College Football Playoff, the loser might well have to run the table thereafter.

What time do Week 8 SEC football games kick off, and what channel will each game be on? Here's the full TV viewing guide and announcer schedule.