College Football: Preview, Prediction for Alabama-Tennessee
By Lee Wardlaw
Sep 26, 2015; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Ronnie Harrison (15) celebrates with defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) after an interception by Harrison against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Tide defeated the Warhawks 34-0. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Alabama: Keys to Victory
- Put the Ball on the Ground
If ‘Bama has any sense, they’ll pound it out on the ground with Derrick Henry. He is one of college football’s premier running backs. My guess is that they will.
- Stopping the Run
The Vols’ main source of offensive output is on the ground, and this output creates some impressive totals. The league’s third-ranked rushing offense meets Alabama’s brick-wall rush defense, creating an unstoppable force vs. immovable object scenario
- Don’t Get Burned
Tennessee averages 37.25 yards per return in the kick game category. Last week, A&M freshman receiver Christian Kirk burned ‘Bama for a 68-yard punt return TD.
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