E67 BH Bama TN Preview Outlook what’s next to expect In this episode, we will preview the huge Alabama game with Tennessee! It is a battle of Heisman contenders with Ty Simpson for Bama and Joey Aguilar for TN having great seasons and putting up great numbers for the season so far. Also battle of high-powered offenses. Bama is battle-tested. Is Tn? Battle of Heisman Candidates – Ty Simpson and Joey Aguilar DeBoer is undefeated at home in his coaching tenure at Alabama. 6 games played, six to go! 11-1 is doable. Bama will be favored in every game left. But Bama must show up prepared and ready to play each week if they want to make playoffs. Alabama is battle-tested. Is TN battle-tested? Georgia is the only top 25 team they have played and lost it in OT at home. Should have won, but missed FG at end of game and lost in OT. Loser of this game will have a tough road left to make the playoffs. Winner will be in good shape in the playoff run. Best wins they have are over Syracuse in Atlanta and over Mississippi State on the road. Weak Schedule so far and easy schedule left. TN can lose to Bama and still easily finish 10-2 with no top 25 wins. TN players of note Player Position Noteworthy Stats/Skills Joey Aguilar Quarterback Leads the SEC in passing yards. DeSean Bishop Running Back Leads the team in rushing yards. Chris Brazzell II Wide Receiver Leads the team in receiving yards, top returning pass-catcher. Mike Matthews Wide Receiver Five-star recruit with potential to make big plays downfield. Player Receptions (REC) Receiving Yards (YDS) Average Yards per Reception (AVG) Receiving Touchdowns (TD) Chris Brazzell II WR 32 536 16.8 7 Braylon Staley WR 31 431 13.9 1 Mike Matthews WR 25 416 16.6 2 Miles Kitselman TE 19 204 10.7 0 Tennessee Injuries Player Position Injury/Status Update Jermod McCoy Cornerback Torn ACL suffered during the offseason. No set timetable for return, but coaches note his engagement off the field and progress in rehab; unlikely to play against Alabama on October 18. Alabama Injuries Season-ending injuries • Jah-Marien Latham (Linebacker): Suffered neck injury and out for rest of season. • Jeremiah Beaman (D-Lineman): Suffered a knee injury and out for rest of season. Current injuries impacting Tennessee game preparation Player Position Injury Status Update Jam Miller Running Back Concussion suffered against Missouri Will be going through concussion protocol this week. Expected to be available for the Tennessee game. Qua Russaw Linebacker Broken foot suffered against Georgia Underwent surgery and is out indefinitely, but not expected to be out for the entire season. Predictions for the game - who wins and the score? Bama Hoops Pre-season game vs FSU happening right now Lots of questions 1. LaBaron Philon – 3’s and leadership 2. Health and effectiveness of Latrell Wrightsell 3. Who starts the game 4. Bama 3’s percentage 5. Bama’s free throw percentage 6. Bama’s ability to score in the low post 7. Bama’s ability to rebound 8. Bama low-post defense 9. Bama’s ability to score at all-three levels Returners (5): Aden Holloway, Houston Mallette, Labaron Philon, Aiden Sherrell, Latrell Wrightsell Transfers In (4): Jalil Bethea (Miami), Taylor Bol Bowen (Florida State), Keitenn Bristow (Tarleton), Noah Williamson (Bucknell) Freshmen (4): Amari Allen, Davion Hannah, London Jemison, Collins Onyejiaka