No. 14 Tennessee will host No. 6 Alabama in Knoxville on Saturday in a pivotal Southeastern Conference matchup.
The Volunteers are seeking another home victory, while the Crimson Tide aim to rebound from a loss to Georgia.
Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p. m.
ET on ABC.
The game will test Tennessee's offensive protection, quarterback depth, and defense against one of the SEC's most productive offenses.
Alabama enters at 5-1 overall and 3-1 in SEC play, while Tennessee is 5-1 overall and 2-1 in conference games.
The Crimson Tide average 44.2 points per game and 7 yards per play, both second-best figures in the SEC.
Quarterback Questions for Both Teams
Tennessee faces uncertainty at quarterback.
Freshman Faizon Brandon has been limited by a shoulder injury, leaving sophomore George MacIntyre as a potential starter.
MacIntyre helped the Volunteers defeat Auburn and Arkansas but struggled with ball security against Arkansas, recording a fumble and two interceptions.
Coach Josh Heupel has not publicly confirmed which quarterback will start against Alabama.
He has emphasized the need for improved decisions and ball security after the team's recent turnover problems.
"I thought he was decisive with the football," Heupel said of MacIntyre.
"Collectively as a group, we have to do a better job of taking care of the football."
Alabama will rely on sophomore quarterback Keelon Russell and other young offensive contributors as they attempt to recover.
However, the Crimson Tide will be without junior receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams, who leads the team with 23 receptions for 415 yards and four touchdowns.
He was ruled out Wednesday after leaving the Georgia game with a concussion.
Sophomore Lotzeir Brooks is expected to take on a larger receiving role.
Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer has emphasized the importance of moving past the Georgia defeat as his team prepares for a difficult road environment.
"You can't let Georgia beat us twice," DeBoer said. "Don't let the highs be too high and the lows too low."
Tennessee's offensive line faces a major challenge after allowing 10 sacks in a 20-17 loss to Texas three weeks earlier.
Alabama has recorded 17 sacks this season, with Devan Thompkins leading the team with three, while Terrance Green and Yhonzae Pierre have 2.5 apiece.
The Volunteers must also contend with an Alabama defense that has limited opponents to 99.8 rushing yards per game and 3.0 yards per carry.
Tennessee's running game features junior DeSean Bishop, who has accumulated 678 yards and eight touchdowns this season, including 220 yards and three scores against Auburn and 138 yards against Arkansas.
Despite the offensive concerns, Tennessee's defense has emerged as a strength under first-year coordinator Jim Knowles.
The Volunteers have recorded 25 sacks and 48 tackles for loss, ranking first in the nation in sacks and fourth in tackles for loss.
Their defense has also held Texas, Auburn, and Arkansas to 20, 14, and 17 points, respectively.
Alabama has produced nine interceptions this season, with four returned for touchdowns.
That turnover threat makes ball security particularly important for Tennessee, which must also manage Alabama's explosive passing attack and rushing game.
Alabama's offense will face a Tennessee defense that has not allowed more than two touchdowns in a game this season.
The Volunteers' ability to pressure Russell while protecting their own quarterback could shape the contest's outcome.
