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Alabama, Tennessee Clash: Offenses Face Crucial Questions
15 Oct
Summary
- Alabama's top receiver out with head and knee injuries.
- Tennessee's QB situation uncertain with MacIntyre starting.
- Both teams enter rivalry game with offensive concerns.
The highly anticipated matchup between No. 6 Alabama and No. 14 Tennessee is clouded by significant offensive questions for both teams. Alabama is expected to miss their leading receiver, Ryan Coleman-Williams, who suffered head and knee injuries in their recent loss to Georgia. This loss impacts their passing game significantly, with quarterback Keelon Russell also looking to improve his performance after a career-low completion percentage.
Tennessee, on the other hand, faces an undecided quarterback situation. George MacIntyre made his first start at Arkansas, but coach Josh Heupel remains non-committal about who will lead the offense against Alabama. Despite a strong rushing attack, the Volunteers rank low nationally in passing offense. Both teams are vying for a crucial rivalry win, but their offensive capabilities will be severely tested.
