College football · Week 7 · Saturday, October 17, 3:30 PM ET · Final Alabama 10, Tennessee 26
13Alabama at 11Tennessee
Tennessee +1.5 at our first look, +7.5 at kickoff. SEC game. Team pages: Alabama · Tennessee
Conditions · Neyland Stadium: Forecast 58°F, wind 14 mph, 0% chance of rain. At kickoff: 59°F, wind 12 mph, dry.
The read at kickoff
News: Alabama 0.0 · Tennessee −0.9 → favors Alabama by 0.9. Market: moved 6 toward Alabama. Moved past our number
Landed: Alabama 10, Tennessee 26. Tennessee covered the closing line (Tennessee +7.5). The move toward Alabama was wrong. 36 points, under the closing total of 50.5.
Alabama Crimson Tide 0.0
No news that moves the number.
Tennessee Volunteers −0.9
| QB George MacIntyre On3, Thu 8:05 AM: Named starter (for Faizon Brandon) |
Named starter | −0.8 |
| QB Faizon Brandon Yahoo Sports, Fri 8:15 PM: Expected to play |
Expected to play | −0.1 |
Quarterback news, valued from college efficiency (this season, plus last at half weight) over the team's next quarterback, in points from his team's side. College football has no official injury report: statuses come from team and media reports. News that broke before the line opened is already in the opening number.
Line Movement
Final: Alabama 10, Tennessee 26. Tennessee beat the closing number by 23.5.
Data
| Cause | When | Move |
|---|---|---|
| Opening line | +1.5 | |
| Market move, no reported news | Tue Oct 6, 4:02 PM ET | +3 |
| Reaction to last week's game | Sun Oct 11, 12:00 AM ET | +4 |
| Two Alabama starters ruled out for Tennessee trip | Wed Oct 14, 8:35 PM ET | -1 |
| Closing line | +7.5 |
Data
| Cause | When | Move |
|---|---|---|
| Opening line | 47.4% (+111) | |
| Market move, no reported news | Tue Oct 6, 4:02 PM ET | 36.5% (+174) |
| Reaction to last week's game | Sun Oct 11, 12:00 AM ET | 22.1% (+352) |
| Two Alabama starters ruled out for Tennessee trip | Wed Oct 14, 8:35 PM ET | 25.0% (+300) |
| Less than the spread implies | 26.7% (+275) | |
| Closing line | 26.7% (+275) |
Final: 36 points, under the closing total of 50.5.
Data
| Cause | When | Move |
|---|---|---|
| Opening line | 56.5 | |
| Market move, no reported news | Tue Oct 6, 4:02 PM ET | -3 |
| Reaction to last week's game | Sun Oct 11, 1:02 AM ET | -3 |
| Closing line | 50.5 |
Notes
Alabama corner Zabien Brown hurt in first half at Tennessee
Alabama defensive back Zabien Brown left the Tennessee game with an injury during the first half. His absence thins an Alabama secondary already reshuffling at cornerback. Saturday Down South
Alabama back Crowell exits to locker room at Tennessee
Alabama running back EJ Crowell left for the locker room with trainers in the second quarter at Tennessee after one carry. His absence thins the Tide backfield for the rest of the game. On3
Tennessee left tackle Sanders exits Alabama game with leg injury
Tennessee starting left tackle David Sanders left the game against Alabama with an apparent leg injury. Losing him weakens pass protection for the rest of the game and puts his status for the South Carolina trip in question. Yahoo Sports
Alabama receiver Coleman-Williams has knee surgery
Alabama wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams underwent arthroscopic knee surgery, according to a report Saturday. He will not be available at Tennessee, thinning the Crimson Tide receiving corps. On3
Brandon cleared, off availability report for Tennessee-Alabama
Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon was removed from the SEC availability report ahead of Saturday's game with Alabama. That makes him available, complicating expectations that backup MacIntyre would start. Yahoo Sports
Alabama center Delgatty in doubt for Tennessee game
Alabama starting center Racin Delgatty is doubtful for Saturday's game at Tennessee. Losing him would force a change in the middle of the offensive line against a hostile road crowd. Yahoo Sports
MacIntyre in line to start at QB for Tennessee against Alabama
Tennessee is expected to go with George MacIntyre at quarterback Saturday versus Alabama. Freshman Faizon Brandon is still managing a shoulder injury but resumed throwing in practice Tuesday. MacIntyre took over for Brandon during the Auburn game. On3
Two Alabama starters ruled out for Tennessee trip
Alabama's first availability report of the week listed two starters as out for Saturday's road game at Tennessee. The absences thin the lineup for a key SEC road test. On3
Line moves 1.5 toward Tennessee ahead of the news
The consensus spread on Alabama at Tennessee has moved from +9 to +7.5 (home side). The market started moving 9h 28m before the report: Two Alabama starters ruled out for Tennessee trip.
Heupel leaves Tennessee quarterback job open for Alabama
Tennessee coach Josh Heupel has not named a starting quarterback for Saturday's game against Alabama, leaving the choice between freshman Faizon Brandon and sophomore George MacIntyre. The uncertainty at the position clouds how the Vols will attack a key SEC matchup. ESPN
Alabama's top receiver in doubt for trip to Tennessee
Coach Kalen DeBoer said receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams is unlikely to play Saturday at Tennessee because of multiple injuries. Losing a leading target would thin Alabama's passing game in a road conference test. ESPN
Line moves 1 toward Tennessee with no reported news
The consensus spread on Alabama at Tennessee has moved from +5.5 to +4.5 (home side), with 0 of 3 books moving the same way. Neither team has reported news that explains it yet; moves like this often come before a story breaks.
Every Book · Tennessee side
| Book | Spread | Price | Moneyline | Decimal | Win % (no-vig) | Total | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consensus | +7.5 | −110 | +260 | 3.60 | 26.7% | 50.5 | Sat 3:29 PM |
| DraftKings | +7.5 | −112 | +250 | 3.50 | 27.4% | 50.5 | Sat 3:29 PM |
| FanDuel | +7.5 | −110 | +255 | 3.55 | 27.0% | 50.5 | Sat 3:29 PM |
| BetMGM | +7.5 | −108 | +260 | 3.60 | 26.6% | 50.5 | Sat 3:29 PM |
| Caesars | +7.5 | −110 | +260 | 3.60 | 26.6% | 50.5 | Sat 3:29 PM |
| Fanatics | +7.5 | −110 | +260 | 3.60 | 26.6% | 50.5 | Sat 3:29 PM |
| BetRivers | +7.5 | −110 | +245 | 3.45 | 27.6% | 51 | Sat 3:29 PM |
| BetOnline | +7.5 | −105 | +267 | 3.67 | 26.2% | 51 | Sat 3:29 PM |
| Bovada | +8 | −110 | +260 | 3.60 | 26.7% | 50.5 | Sat 3:29 PM |
| LowVig | +7.5 | −103 | +267 | 3.67 | 26.2% | 51 | Sat 3:29 PM |
| MyBookie | +7.5 | −110 | +250 | 3.50 | 27.1% | 51 | Sat 3:29 PM |
| BetUS | +7.5 | −110 | +255 | 3.55 | 27.1% | 50.5 | Sat 3:29 PM |
College football has no official injury report: our notes come from team and media reports, linked at the source, in our own words. Lines are the consensus (the median across U.S. sportsbooks) unless a book is named.