Tennessee's rushing outlook is one reason not to judge this matchup by Alabama's offense alone. Our preview weighs sustained drives against scoring efficiency to help frame the spread and total.

Tennessee's rushing outlook is one reason not to judge this matchup by Alabama's offense alone. Our preview weighs sustained drives against scoring efficiency to help frame the spread and total.
Our preview gives Tennessee a rushing and first-down edge against Alabama. Sustained drives give the Vols a path to staying close, but those drives still need to become points. Our Pick of the Day: Tennessee +7.5.