Can UT Vols top Crimson Tide?

The no. 10 Vols (5-1, 2-1 SEC) host No. 7 Alabama (5-1, 2-1) on Saturday (3:30 p.m. ET, ABC) at Neyland Stadium in the fourth meeting between the programs of Heupel’s tenure. UT is 1-2 in its last three games, with the win coming in Knoxville in 2022.

Here’s what you should know about the matchup:

Alabama has a great combination in Jalen Milroe and Ryan Williams

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe and wide receiver Ryan Williams form a strong pair on the offensive side.

Milroe, the junior quarterback, completed 72.7% of his passes. He has 23 touchdowns, 12 passing and 11 rushing. He trails only Tennessee’s Dylan Sampson in rushing touchdowns in the SEC. He threw four interceptions.

Williams was the most common target and does the most damage as a wide receiver. The 17-year-old freshman leads the nation with 25 yards per reception. He has six touchdowns, tied for the SEC lead. He has 23 catches for 576 yards. Williams ranks second in the conference in receiving yards despite ranking 15th in receptions.