Alabama at Tennessee Week 8 College Football Matchup Alabama at Tennessee Matchup - Week 8
Sat, Oct 19 2024 · Week 8 · 🏟 Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN · Turf · 102,455 cap
Alabama✈ 280 mi+1 hr TZ
Away
17 24
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Alabama
28
Tennessee
27
P&R Line Alabama -1
P&R Total O/U 54.5
Confidence 75 Good
Vegas Alabama -3.5 · O/U 57.5
Matchup Prediction
Tennessee has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Tennessee entering this game.
Momentum Control
71.6%
Tennessee wins
Solid
Game Control
58.6%
Tennessee wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
Alabama -3.5
O/U 57.5
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
Advanced factors are split · No strong agreement signal
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🏠 Tennessee 2nd straight Home Game
Alabama 2024 Schedule
Alabama's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/31Alabama vs Western Kentucky-31.0W63–060.0W63–0OY
Sat 9/7Alabama vs South Florida-33.5W42–1665.5W42–16UN
Sat 9/14Alabama at Wisconsin-15.5W42–1051.0W42–10OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/28Alabama vs Georgia+2.0W41–3450.0W41–34OY
Sat 10/5Alabama at Vanderbilt-23.5L35–4053.5L35–40ON
Sat 10/12Alabama vs South Carolina-21.0W27–2550.0W27–25ON
Sat 10/19Alabama at Tennessee-3.5L17–2457.5L17–24UN
Sat 10/26Alabama vs Missouri-16.0W34–051.5W34–0UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/9Alabama at LSU-2.5W42–1357.5W42–13UY
Sat 11/16Alabama vs Mercer-42.0W52–758.5W52–7OY
Sat 11/23Alabama at Oklahoma-14.0L3–2447.0L3–24UN
Sat 11/30Alabama vs Auburn-10.5W28–1450.5W28–14UY
Tue 12/31Alabama vs Michigan-16.5L13–1945.5L13–19UN
Tennessee 2024 Schedule
Tennessee's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/31Tennessee vs Chattanooga-38.5W69–356.5W69–3OY
Sat 9/7Tennessee vs NC State-10.0W51–1060.5W51–10OY
Sat 9/14Tennessee vs Kent State-49.5W71–061.5W71–0OY
Sat 9/21Tennessee at Oklahoma-6.0W25–1557.0W25–15UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/5Tennessee at Arkansas-14.0L14–1957.5L14–19UN
Sat 10/12Tennessee vs Florida-13.5W23–1754.5W23–17UN
Sat 10/19Tennessee vs Alabama+3.5W24–1757.5W24–17UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/2Tennessee vs Kentucky-17.5W28–1845.5W28–18ON
Sat 11/9Tennessee vs Mississippi State-26.5W33–1461.5W33–14UN
Sat 11/16Tennessee at Georgia+8.5L17–3147.0L17–31ON
Sat 11/23Tennessee vs UTEP-41.5W56–054.0W56–0OY
Sat 11/30Tennessee at Vanderbilt-9.5W36–2345.5W36–23OY
Sat 12/21Tennessee at Ohio State+7.5L17–4247.0L17–42ON
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2024 season
Alabama PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Split
Metrics disagree
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Alabama #44
+0.304
Tennessee #46
+0.275
Alabama Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Alabama #59
+0.424
Tennessee #51
+0.410
Alabama Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Alabama #41
0.179
Tennessee #5
0.207
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Tennessee Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Alabama #8
+7.737
Tennessee #55
+6.868
Alabama Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Alabama #34
+0.828
Tennessee #18
+0.846
Tennessee Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Alabama #54
70.2
Tennessee #15
68.4
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Tennessee Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2024 season · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Alabama Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Alabama
17.4
Tennessee
14.6
Offense Rating
Alabama
21.7
Tennessee
21.0
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Alabama
4.3
Tennessee
6.4
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Tennessee Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Alabama #39
1.67
Tennessee #49
2.80
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Alabama #16
0.67
Tennessee #60
0.20
Tennessee +1.13
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 71.6% of games historically
Based on 5 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Tennessee Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Alabama #1
60.3
Tennessee #1
67.6
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Alabama #19
23.6
Tennessee #29
15.8
Tennessee +7.4
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.6% of games historically
Based on 6 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Tennessee. Teams with this edge profile have covered 50.3% historically — essentially a coin flip against the spread.

ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.

Coaching Matchup
Alabama
Kalen DeBoer #1
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Nick Sheridan Yr 1 #1
DC Kane Wommack Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Tennessee
Josh Heupel #1
27–12 (69%) · Yr 4 at school
OC Joey Halzle Yr 2 #1
DC Tim Banks Yr 3 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: CSS is not a predictive ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: GS is not a predictive ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself