WARNING: Is Alabama Crimson Tide’s RUN DEFENSE About to COLLAPSE vs Deshaun Bishop’s POWER?
Locked On SEC – Daily College Football & Basketball PodcastShow Notes
The Alabama Crimson Tide aim to rebound after a tough Georgia loss, but can Keelon Russell outduel the Tennessee Volunteers in a raucous Neyland Stadium atmosphere? The quarterback battle looms large, with Tennessee’s decision between George McIntyre and the recovering Faizon Brandon set to define their offensive identity. DeSean Bishop—second-leading rusher in the SEC—emerges as the Vols’ game-changer, but Alabama’s run defense faces questions after surrendering 200+ yards to the Bulldogs.
Chris Gordy, Jimmy Stein, and Eric Cain break down the critical matchups: can Jim Knowles’ defense fluster Keelon Russell, and is backup center Mal Waldrop ready for his first start in hostile territory? The discussion covers Tennessee’s explosive wrinkles with Mike Matthews, the impact of Bama’s injuries to Ryan Coleman-Williams and Racin Delgatty, and how third-down execution and home-field energy could tilt SEC supremacy. Don’t miss the expert predictions and what it’ll take for either squad to light up a victory cigar.
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