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Alabama at Tennessee: Offensive Player Predictions for Third Saturday in October

Alabama at Tennessee: Offensive Player Predictions for Third Saturday in October

One of college football's most storied rivalries is renewed Saturday. It's that Third Saturday in OctoberMeaning Alabama And Tennessee will have their cigars ready – and the offensive player predictions are set, according to PrizePicks.

When the two teams face off at Neyland Stadium on Saturday afternoon, the offenses are sure to be on display. Jalen Milroe And Nico Iamaleava Both earned tough victories a week ago and will now prepare for the intensity of a rivalry affair on Rocky Top.

The running game has been a huge success for Tennessee this year. Dylan Sampson enters Week 8 with 116.5 rushing yards per game, ranking ninth nationally. He also posted back-to-back 100-yard performances, giving him plenty of momentum.

As for Alabama, the Crimson Tide's leading receiver is an electric freshman Ryan Williams. He enters the matchup against Tennessee with 576 yards rushing through the first six games of his college career, making him a weapon to keep an eye on Saturday afternoon.

Alabama and Tennessee will face off on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. ET on ABC. Here are the full offensive player predictions for the game, according to PrizePicks.

Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama

Yards pass: 232.5
Rush yards: 48.5
Interception: 0.5

Jalen Milroe continues to be one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in the country heading into Week 8. He enters the Tennessee game with 1,483 passing yards, 319 rushing yards and 23 total touchdowns in six games.

Nico Iamaleava, QB, Tennessee

Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava
Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava (Saul Young / USA TODAY Sports)

Yards pass: 198.5
Rush yards: 19.5

In his first six games as Tennessee's starter, Nico Iamaleava averaged just over 203 yards as the Vols transitioned to the run game. His projection for Saturday's game against Alabama is 198.5, along with 19.5 rush yards, according to PrizePicks.

Ryan Williams, WR, Alabama

Receiving yards: 68.5
receptions: 4.5

17-year-old Ryan Williams continues to take college football by storm as a true freshman. His big-play ability makes him a top threat for Alabama, and his projection for the Tennessee game is 68.5 receiving yards, according to PrizePicks.

Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee

Rush yards: 98.5
Receiving yards: 11.5

Dylan Sampson continues to solidify himself as one of the best running backs in the country this year after another 100-yard performance. He ran for 112 yards and three touchdowns, including the walk-off winner in overtime that ultimately beat him Florida in week 7.

Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama

Alabama WR Germie Bernard
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Receiving yards: 53.5
receptions: 4

After showing through under Kalen DeBoer at Washington last year, Germie Bernard has a similar impact at Alabama as one of Jalen Milroe's top targets. He ranks second on the Crimson Tide with 309 receiving yards and is coming off his biggest game to date with 89 receiving yards South Carolina last week.

Squirrel White, WR, Tennessee

Receiving yards: 39.5

Nico Iamaleava's top target this year, Squirrel knows leads Tennessee in receptions and is second on the team in receiving yards. He had a great game against Florida, totaling five receptions for 71 yards to lead the Vols, and PrizePicks puts his prediction at 39.5 yards against Alabama on Saturday.

Jam Miller, RB, Alabama

Rush yards: 41.5
Receiving yards: 10.5

The leader in the Alabama running backs room, Jam Miller goes into Week 8 as the Crimson Tide's leading rusher with 360 yards. While Jalen Milroe ran more, Miller got most of the work in the backfield and led the way with 42 yards against South Carolina last week.

Chris Brazzell, WR, Tennessee

Tennessee WR Chris Brazzell
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Receiving yards: 34.5
receptions:3

Ranks second in Tennessee in receptions, Chris Brazzell was the Volunteers' second-best receiver last week against Florida. He had 49 yards in the overtime win and his margin against Alabama is 34.5, according to PrizePicks.

Judge Haynes, RB, Alabama

Rush yards: 29.5

Sitting behind Jam Miller, Judge Haynes is Alabama's third-leading rusher this season with 249 yards entering Week 8. He completes the three-headed monster in the running game with Miller and Jalen Milroe, but still plays an important role in providing different looks to opposing defenses.

Bru McCoy, WR, Tennessee

Receiving yards: 22.5

Bru McCoy keeps pace with Chris Brazzell on Tennessee's receiving list entering the Alabama game. He has 209 yards on 14 receptions and PrizePicks puts his receiving yards projection at 22.5 on Saturday.

CJ Dippre, TE, Alabama

Receiving yards: 22.5

While not as much of a vertical threat as Alabama's receivers, CJ Dippre was a good security blanket for Jalen Milroe as the receiver corps returns to health. He begins Week 8 with 10 receptions for 121 yards, showing the role he plays in Kalen DeBoer's offense in the first half of the year.

Alabama and Tennessee will meet for the 106th time on Saturday and for the 32nd consecutive time on the third Saturday in October. It's one of the SEC's biggest rivalries – and cigar smoke will be rising one way or another as the clock hits zero.

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